In 2020, a doctor revealed a state-backed doping program in China that included giving athletes undetectable amounts of trimetazidine, escalating concerns over Olympic integrity.
Amid ongoing scrutiny from the doping scandal involving Russia, the report from WADA's investigative unit prompted heightened vigilance of China's doping practices, especially after credible allegations.
Despite a significant warning and evidence of doping, WADA chose to ignore 23 positive tests from Chinese swimmers, prioritizing avoidance of further scandal over accountability.
The sidelining of WADA's investigative unit after discovering positive tests in elite Chinese athletes raises troubling questions about the organization's commitment to fair play and transparency.
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