WADA Launches Independent Review of Doping Case Involving Chinese Swimmers

The World Anti-Doping Agency has commissioned Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to lead a comprehensive review into its handling of the 2021 doping case, amid allegations of bias and insufficient action.

• China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) condemns media leaks of private information in the 2021 doping case involving Chinese swimmers.
• CHINADA asserts the contamination was unintentional, caused by tainted food, and swimmers were not at fault.
• WADA faces criticism for its initial handling of the case, with calls for a more transparent and unbiased investigation.
• Independent review by Eric Cottier aims to assess WADA's processes and decisions regarding the swimmers who competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
• CHINADA to cooperate with WADA in upcoming compliance audit to ensure adherence to anti-doping regulations.

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