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.

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.

Paul Pogba's Ban by Italy's Anti-Doping Court

Paul Pogba, a top midfielder, has been banned for four years by Italy's anti-doping court for testing positive for testosterone while at Juventus. He plans to appeal, but the verdict is unlikely to be overturned. Pogba denies knowingly taking any banned substances.