WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics citing contaminated samples
The Independent - 2024-04-22T03:37:33.000Z

The world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other media reports that it stands by the results of its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication

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