WADA cleared Chinese swimmers after nation gave $2 million above requirement to anti-doping agency
The Washington Times - 2024-04-22T13:38:35.000Z

In the two years before the World Anti-Doping Agency signed off on clearing 23 Chinese swimmers of intentionally taking performance enhancers, that country’s government contributed nearly $2 million above its yearly requirements to WADA programs, including one designed to strengthen the agency’s investigations and intelligence unit.

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