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CHINADA Rejects USADA’s Request to Disclose Doping Investigation Details

On principle, CHINADA has refused a US demand for details of investigation. Into 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances prior to the Tokyo Olympics. According to CHINADA, this is a demand devoid of legal basis and a violation of the World Anti-Doping Code. Not forgetting the infringement on rights that such exposure would mean to the athletes involved.

Refusal comes in the wake of a Congressional hearing in Washington where USADA chief executive Travis Tygart. Along with famous American swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt, lambasted the World Anti-Doping Agency. Over the handling of cases involving Mexican and Chinese swimmers. In early 2021, less than three months before the Tokyo Olympics (which had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the athletes tested positive for the banned heart drug trimetazidine.

Despite such findings, WADA accepted the Chinese authorities’ explanation that the positive tests came as a result of contamination of food at the hotel. In effect, no suspensions or sanctions emerged against the incriminated swimmers. An outcome that has raised immense controversy and questions related to WADA’s integrity.

Investigation Secrecy: CHINADA vs. USADA

Chinada told AFP its stance on the matter: “Such a request, without any legal basis, violates the World Anti-Doping Code and the legitimate rights and interests of the athletes. We shall never accept the request for the case file. Publicity from USADA and some members of the U.S. Congress.”

It has just become more controversial as China recently announced 11 of the swimmers involved in the doping scandal. Are to be part of its team for next month’s Paris Olympics. That will include three previously reported to have tested positive for banned substances. Including two gold medalists from the Tokyo Olympics and another who currently holds a world record in his event.

The decision now portrays them into the limelight of criticism, therefore calling into question their integrity. With some even going to the extent of terming WADA and institutions. Associated with it as bereft of integrity in the global anti-doping system. According to the critics, this kind of treatment of these cases is an erosion of the trust. Athletes and the general public have in these institutions.

Investigation Transparency Urged by Phelps and Schmitt

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, testified at the Washington hearing. Expressing his disappointment and calling for more accountability and transparency in anti-doping efforts.  Fellow Olympian Allison Schmitt said more than anything, above all, that the playing field of competition should always be fair.

A call for more control and transparency has been made by USADA CEO Travis Tygart. He said the acceptance of this explanation regarding contamination by WADA set a dangerous precedent and undermined the anti-doping movement globally.

Accountability vs. Athlete Rights: Doping Investigations

The debate over the Chinese swimmers’ doping cases brings broader challenges. In the fight against doping in sports. It throws open dice for dilemmas with respect to the assurance of fair competition. While giving due respect to the rights of athletes and adhering to internationally accepted regulations.

On its part, WADA has defended its decision as based on proper protocols that evaluated the evidence in the investigation. Presented by the Chinese authorities. However, the move did just the reverse: rather than acting to quell the concerns of critics. Who feel more should be done to ensure accountability and transparency, it did just the opposite.

Athlete Trust and Sports Integrity

This puts international sports bodies under high spotlight. Either in how they treat the allegations of doping. What actions to take in pursuit of the integrity of sports, in a controversy-ridden event. The Chinese team swimmers. Implicated in the Paris Olympics are likely to keep this issue at the forefront of discussions in the lead-up to the Games.

This merely underlines the complexity and tension in the global fight against doping. As manifested through CHINADA’s non-compliance with the request by USADA. These issues will receive intensive focus from the world in the future. Nothing less than the integrity of international sports competition and the respect and trust of athletes. And fans worldwide are at stake.

Vedangi Verma
Vedangi Verma is working as an journalism intern in 'newsinterpretation'. She has published articles that cover topics like military and security, national and international politics, cybersecurity, ecological conditions of the said area and so on.

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