Senate Commerce Committee leaders, Senator Maria Cantwell (D) and Senator Ted Cruz (R), have initiated an inquiry into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) concerning a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. The senators have sent a letter to WADA's president demanding transparency and documentation on how the agency plans to ensure fair competition ahead of the Paris Olympics. This inquiry follows revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned heart drug trimetazidine in 2021 but were still allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for PEDs. Their testimony before Congress comes amid controversy over anti-doping standards.
Their testimony before Congress comes amid controversy over anti-doping standards, after news came to light this year that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned heart drug trimetazidine in 2021 but were still cleared to swim in Tokyo. https://t.co/rMOfuDr3nQ
News story: Tokyo Olympian Michael Brinegar ruled out of today's 1,500 freestyle for a doping violation. Brinegar calls the allegation "utterly unfounded." https://t.co/5uriQwp7oU
Chairwoman @SenatorCantwell and I have written a letter to the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency regarding Chinese swimmers who were reportedly allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for PEDs. This is deeply concerning as we approach the Paris…
The two leaders of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee send a letter to the president of the world's anti-doping agency demanding answers about how they'll “ensure fair competition” ahead of the Paris Olympics. https://t.co/xOxT6QKS6K
Scoop: Senate Commerce Cmte leaders @SenatorCantwell (D) + @SenTedCruz (R) open an inquiry demanding answers from World Anti-Doping Agency on Chinese swimmers' doping scandal. In a new letter, they request docs and transparency ahead of the Paris Olympics. https://t.co/2GksrpoMxN