In a recent development, World Aquatics has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the high-profile TMZ doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers. An anti-doping audit review committee released a report on Monday, stating that there were no \"irregularities, mismanagement or cover‐up\" in World Aquatics' decision not to appeal the rulings made by the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA).
The report emphasized that the committee was not assigned to evaluate the correctness of CHINADA's decision to refrain from sanctioning the swimmers. Instead, their focus was solely on assessing World Aquatics' handling of the case.
While exonerating World Aquatics, the committee also provided 10 recommendations aimed at enhancing the organization's anti-doping programs. These suggestions are expected to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of future anti-doping initiatives within the global aquatic sports community.
This outcome marks a significant moment for World Aquatics, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent sporting environment. The organization's decisive action in not appealing the CHINADA decisions underscores their dedication to upholding ethical standards in sports.
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World Aquatics not at fault in TMZ case, anti-doping review shows
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