Michael Phelps Testifies on Capitol Hill About Sports Doping Issues

Michael Phelps testifies on Capitol Hill about the dangers of allowing sports doping to continue, specifically highlighting concerns about Chinese swimmers testing positive for banned substances. He calls for sweeping reforms to the international anti-doping system.

Alleged Chinese Cover-Up of Illegal Drug-Taking in Swimming

Travis Tygart accuses World Anti-Doping Agency of allowing Chinese authority to cover up illegal drug-taking by top swimmers, threatening Paris 2024 Olympics. A bombshell investigation revealed 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for prohibited drugs before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were still allowed to compete. The scandal highlights a failure of sports governance and the influence of China over the Olympic Movement.

Investigation into Chinese Swimmers' Doping Case

American athlete groups call for an independent investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned heart medication, despite not being sanctioned. WADA denies any wrongdoing and appoints a Swiss prosecutor to review the handling of the cases.

Controversy over Chinese Swimmers at Tokyo Olympics

23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication due to contamination. The World Anti-Doping Agency agreed with Chinese authorities on this decision.

Chinese Swimmers in Tokyo Olympics

Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 despite testing positive for a banned heart medication due to alleged contamination. The World Anti-Doping Agency found no concrete basis to challenge the contamination claim.