Senator Tom Cotton has called for the banning of Chinese swimmers from the Olympics, alleging doping violations. In response, China's anti-doping authorities have refuted these accusations, describing them as groundless and politically motivated. The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) issued a statement rejecting claims by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, asserting that the accusations are taken out of context and filled with emotional and political rhetoric. Representative Jeff Duncan echoed Cotton's sentiments, emphasizing the need for accountability and a level playing field, citing 23 Chinese athletes found to be doping.
China must be held accountable for the clear allegations of doping their Olympic athletes. No country should be given the pass that China was given after 23 athletes were found to be doping. Let's require a level playing field for our great, American athletes. https://t.co/F2dqDQBFte
https://t.co/KbtiJ7sdgH The anti-doping system relies on national agencies like China’s CHINADA to follow the rules. This can clash with the fame of high-profile athletes and the prestige they might bring to a country and its government. Weak link.
The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Thursday released a statement refuting claims by the United States Anti-Doping Agency that China ignored anti-doping rules, calling these accusations "out of context with emotional and political rhetoric and mere preconceptions." At the… https://t.co/zfjY44dIx7
China's anti-doping authorities have hit back at what is described as groundless accusations made by overseas media and, in particular, its US counterpart for manipulating facts and undermining the country's anti-doping efforts. #Olympics https://t.co/o1F6fDMFGr
These doped-up Chinese swimmers should be banned from the Olympics. And so should every Chinese athlete if they don’t face the same testing protocols that our athletes do.