Dutch golfer Joost Luiten won a court case to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics, but his unused quota spot has already been filled, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has denied a request to expand the field for him. Despite being ranked 40th in the Olympic rankings, Luiten was initially denied due to his lower world ranking, but his legal victory was ultimately overturned by the IOC’s decision.
In the two years prior to WADA’s decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers of doping violations, China made significant financial contributions to the agency’s programs. This pattern highlights China’s growing influence on WADA, while its relationship with the agency’s largest contributor, the United States, deteriorated. The documents indicate that the Chinese contributions were made voluntarily and with no expectation of special treatment. However, the timing and size of the contributions have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.
