WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples

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GENEVA (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. WADA addressed questions at a Monday news conference and acknowledged there would be skepticism about details of the case after the release unday of a documentary by German broadcaster ARD. In an earlier statement following initial newspaper reports led by the New York Times, WADA said it agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled the swimmers’ samples were contaminated. The contamination was accepted to...