The world’s top swimmers are considering suing the World Anti-Doping Agency

Japan – The world’s top swimmers are considering filing a class-action lawsuit against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the admission of Chinese swimmers to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

According to the American newspaper The Times, the swimmers, whose names were not revealed, are negotiating with lawyers and sports officials. They also received financial support if the case went to court.

Earlier, the World Anti-Doping Agency appointed an independent investigator after a doping scandal among Chinese swimmers.

“We continue to reject false accusations, and we are pleased to be able to put these matters in the hands of an experienced, respected and independent investigator,” said WADA President Witold Banka.

Earlier, the New York Times published a report in which it stated that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for doping and trimetazidine was found in their bodies.

The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (Xinada) recognized the positive samples of the athletes and conducted its own investigations, which revealed that traces of the banned drug were found in the kitchen of the hotel where the athletes stayed during the competition, but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) decided not to prosecute the Chinese swimmers, despite the… According to the American newspaper, it received information about their positive test results, and allowed them to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

USADA later called for a review of the agency, saying it had undermined confidence in the system.

Source: “Linta.ru”