An anti-doping audit review committee has found no “irregularities, mismanagement or cover‐up” in World Aquatics’ handling of the TMZ case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, according to a report released on Monday. The committee concluded that World Aquatics acted appropriately in deciding not to appeal the decisions made by the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA).
The TMZ case centered on CHINADA’s decision not to sanction 23 Chinese swimmers involved in doping allegations. World Aquatics chose not to challenge CHINADA’s rulings, prompting the formation of the audit review committee.
“The committee was not tasked to review whether CHINADA’s decision not to sanction the swimmers was right,” the report clarified. Instead, the focus was on assessing World Aquatics’ procedures and actions in response to CHINADA’s decisions.
In addition, the committee made 10 recommendations on how World Aquatics could strengthen its anti-doping program. These recommendations aim to enhance the organization’s policies and ensure the integrity of competitive swimming.
World Aquatics has acknowledged the report and expressed a commitment to implementing the suggested improvements. “We remain dedicated to promoting fair play and will continue to work diligently to uphold the highest standards in our sport,” a World Aquatics representative said.
The report’s conclusions bring a degree of resolution to the TMZ case and highlight the ongoing efforts to combat doping in sports across the globe.
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World Aquatics not at fault in TMZ case, anti-doping review shows
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