Aquatics GB says it is 'extremely concerned' after it emerged 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics.
The swimmers all tested positive for heart medication trimetazidine at a training camp seven months before the delayed Games in 2021.
"We are extremely concerned by allegations concerning positive tests in the build-up to the Tokyo Olympics Games which were reported over the weekend," said Aquatics GB, formerly British Swimming. The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed to the BBC it was informed of China Anti-Doping Agency's decision not to punish the swimmers in June 2021.
"Aquatics GB believes that every athlete is entitled to compete on a level playing field – and that means a commitment to clean sport," Aquatics GB said.
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