WADA urged to review handling of Chinese swimmers' drug tests

The anti-doping authorities of Britain and Australia have raised concerns over the handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This comes after reports emerged that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) before the Tokyo Games. Despite China's anti-doping agency clearing the swimmers of wrongdoing, attributing the positive tests to contamination from their hotel kitchen, WADA's science department supported this explanation.

Both UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) have urged WADA to conduct an independent review of its regulatory framework and processes. They emphasized the importance of restoring trust and confidence in anti-doping measures globally to protect clean athletes.

In response to the calls for a review, WADA is expected to address the concerns promptly to ensure the integrity of anti-doping efforts. The controversy surrounding the Chinese swimmers' case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the fight against doping in sports.