Aquatics GB Voices 'Serious Concerns' Over Failed Tests.

Posted 7 months ago

Aquatics GB has expressed deep concern after learning that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics but were still allowed to participate.

The swimmers all tested positive for heart medication trimetazidine (TMZ) at a training camp seven months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. It was determined they ingested the substance unintentionally due to contamination, but the decision to clear them has faced criticism.

Aquatics GB, formerly British Swimming, expressed deep concern over the allegations of positive tests leading up to the Tokyo Olympics, highlighting the potential damage to trust and reputation in sports.

The information was initially reported by the New York Times and shared with German broadcaster ARD.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) confirmed it was informed of China Anti-Doping Agency's (Chinada) decision not to penalize the swimmers in June 2021.

Chinada's investigation found traces of TMZ in various areas of the hotel where the swimmers were staying, including the kitchen, extraction unit above the hall, and drainage units.