What's happened
Accusations of a cover-up arise as 23 Chinese swimmers test positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics, leading to a dispute between USADA and WADA over the handling of the situation.
Why it matters
The controversy surrounding the Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in anti-doping efforts, raising questions about the integrity of the Olympic Games and the role of governing bodies in ensuring fair competition.
What the papers say
The USADA accuses WADA of covering up the positive tests, while WADA defends its investigation and decision to clear the Chinese swimmers, emphasizing the lack of credible evidence of intentional doping.
How we got here
The incident involving 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics has sparked a debate over the anti-doping process and the handling of such cases by international governing bodies.
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