A group of House Republicans is calling for an independent investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after allegations that the agency failed to disclose positive doping tests for Chinese swimmers before the Tokyo Olympics. The lawmakers are concerned about the lack of transparency and integrity in the global sports system, particularly in light of the ongoing rivalry between the U.S. and China.
The lawyer for Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has criticized the decision to allow 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance. The decision was made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) based on China’s findings that the swimmers had ingested the drug unknowingly. Many commentators have expressed shock and dismay over the ruling, alleging double standards in the treatment of different athletes.
