"Twenty-Three Chinese Swimmers Cleared for Tokyo Olympics Amidst Reports of Gold Medalists Tested Positive for Drugs"

Reports reveal that despite testing positive for trimetazidine, a heart medication with stimulant properties, twenty-three Chinese swimmers were cleared to participate in the Tokyo Olympics. Some of these swimmers even went on to win gold medals. The positive tests occurred during a training camp held months before the Games, and Chinese anti-doping authorities attributed the results to contamination at the camp.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and World Aquatics (formerly FINA) were informed of the positive samples, but both organizations agreed with Chinese authorities that the tests were tainted and did not impose any penalties on the athletes. Among the swimmers named in independent investigations were Zhang Yufei, who won gold in the 200 fly and contributed to China's gold in the 4x200 free relay.

World Aquatics released a statement reaffirming its commitment to clean sport and adherence to anti-doping regulations, stating that the Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) were handled in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code. Despite confidentiality provisions, the organization assured that the AAFs were scrutinized by independent experts and treated with diligence and professionalism.