WADA Initiates Independent Review of Chinese Swimmers' Doping Case
The World Anti-Doping Agency appoints Swiss prosecutor to lead investigation amid global calls for transparency and overhaul.
- Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to lead WADA's independent review following allegations of bias in handling Chinese swimmers' doping case.
- Investigation to focus on 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for trimetazidine but faced no sanctions due to alleged contamination.
- Global anti-doping bodies, including USADA and UKAD, demand overhaul of WADA's processes to restore trust ahead of Paris Olympics
- WADA defends its actions, citing lack of evidence to challenge China's findings and advice against appealing the case.
- The review, expected to conclude in two months, aims to address international concerns and ensure fair competition at upcoming Paris Olympics.