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WADA Investigates Leak Clearing 23 Chinese Swimmers

10/31/2025

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating a leak about its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
WADA defended the ruling, saying the swimmers' samples were contaminated, a finding confirmed by Chinese anti-doping authorities.
Operation Puncture was launched to determine the leak's origins, which WADA suspects may be politically motivated.
The case has drawn criticism from U.S. officials.

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating a leak about its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
WADA defended the ruling, saying the swimmers' samples were contaminated, a finding confirmed by Chinese anti-doping authorities.
Operation Puncture was launched to determine the leak's origins, which WADA suspects may be politically motivated.
The case has drawn criticism from U.S. officials.