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Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Chinese swimmers dope-tested the most ahead of World Aquatics Championships
Find out what's new on ST website and app. From Jan 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests. HONG KONG – Chinese swimmers took more anti-doping tests in 2025 than swimmers from any other country ahead of the July 11-Aug 3 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, the Aquatics Integrity Unit said in a report. From Jan 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests versus those from the United States who were tested 4.1 times and those from Britain who were tested 2.2 times, the report showed. Swimmers competing as neutrals – mainly those with Russian nationality – were tested 8.2 times on average. In total the Aquatics Integrity Unit conducted 4,018 anti-doping tests on athletes participating in the Singapore event. 'The report underscores World Aquatics unwavering commitment to fair competition and the highest standards of integrity in aquatic sport,' it said. The China Swimming Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment. China's swimming team has faced heightened scrutiny since revelations in April 2024 that 23 swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication in 2021 but were permitted to compete in the Tokyo Olympics that year. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Singapore Special edition SG60 Nets card now on sale for $10 Singapore 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat Business Singapore's economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Singapore Jail, caning for man who had 285 child porn videos, including those showing infants Singapore Jail for woman who opened bank accounts that received over $640.7m, including scam proceeds Singapore Driver assisting with police probe after e-bike rider injured in hit-and-run in Hougang Sport After Olympic heartbreak, Singaporean swimmer Chantal Liew turns pain into inspiration Of the 23, Zhang Yufei, Wang Shun and Yang Junxuan won gold in Tokyo, while Qin Haiyang took home a gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Eleven of the 23 were selected for the Paris Games. The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted the findings of a Chinese investigation that the results were due to contamination from a hotel kitchen. An independent review backed the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of the case. Testing will remain in force until the end of the event, with 830 samples to be collected during 24 days of competition, the Aquatics Integrity Unit said. China's male freestyle sprinter Wang Haoyu was tested 13 times, while 200 metre breaststroke world record holder Qin Haiyang was tested 12 times, the report showed. REUTERS
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Chinese swimmers dope-tested the most ahead of World Aquatics Championships
HONG KONG: Chinese swimmers took more anti-doping tests this year than swimmers from any other country ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this month, the Aquatics Integrity Unit said in a report. From January 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests versus those from the U.S. who were tested 4.1 times and those from Britain who were tested 2.2 times, the report showed. Swimmers competing as neutrals - mainly those with Russian nationality - were tested 8.2 times on average. In total the Aquatics Integrity Unit conducted 4,018 anti-doping tests on athletes participating in the Singapore event scheduled for July 11-22. "The report underscores World Aquatics unwavering commitment to fair competition and the highest standards of integrity in aquatic sport," it said. The China Swimming Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment. China's swimming team has faced heightened scrutiny since revelations in April that 23 swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication in 2021 but were permitted to compete in the Tokyo Olympics that year. The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted the findings of a Chinese investigation that the results were due to contamination from a hotel kitchen. An independent review backed WADA's handling of the case. Testing will remain in force until the end of the event, with 830 samples to be collected during 24 days of competition, the Aquatics Integrity Unit said. China's male freestyle sprinter Wang Haoyu was tested 13 times, while 200 metre breaststroke world record holder Qin Haiyang was tested 12 times, the report showed.
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Chinese swimmers tested the most – based on independent risk assessments, says global body
Drug-testing Chinese swimmers more often than those of other nations at the World Aquatics Championships was based on risk assessments by an independent anti-doping body, a senior swimming official has told the Post. The International Testing Agency (ITA) – a not-for-profit foundation that runs anti-doping programmes for events and federations – made the assessments of teams as they prepared for the championships held in Singapore, which run from Friday until August 3. A total of 4,018 anti-doping tests had been administered to those taking part in the event since January 1 this year – averaging two tests per athlete. World Aquatics plans to collect 830 samples during the 24-day event. Statistics released by the governing body's Aquatics Integrity Unit on Wednesday revealed that Chinese swimmers had been tested 8.8 times on average since January 1 – the highest among the 10 largest swimming teams at the global championships. They were followed by neutral athletes – of Russian nationality – who were tested 8.2 times, and the United States, on 4.13 tests. Chinese breaststroke swimmer Qin Haiyang has been tested 12 times this year. Photo: Xinhua The top six swimmers tested this year were from China, the data shows.
South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Pan Zhanle set for Sun Yang showdown as China's Olympic swimming stars head to Shenzhen
A clash of generational leading lights is on the cards when the Chinese National Swimming Championships begin in Shenzhen this weekend, with Pan Zhanle on course to race against Sun Yang. Advertisement Present-day golden boy Pan is poised for his first competition of the year as he aims to follow his show-stealing feats at last year's Paris Olympics. Sun, who made a similar splash when blazing a trail for China at the London 2012 Games, will continue his bid for rehabilitation after serving a ban for anti-doping rule violations. The week-long championships, the country's premier meet, could provide the first meeting in the pool between the veteran three-time Olympic gold medallist and Pan, who has been striving to surpass him since childhood. Asked at the age of 10 about his future goals, Pan, now 20, had said swimming 'faster than Sun Yang is good enough'. Other star names heading to Shenzhen include Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang, Tang Qianting and Yu Yiting, for what will be China's sole selection event for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore in July and August. Races get under way on Saturday. Sun Yang has entered four freestyle events at the Shenzhen meet. Photo: Xinhua Pan is set to be centre of attention after his exploits in Paris. Having already claimed gold in the 100 metres freestyle in a world-record time, he stunned the world again in the men's 4x100m medley relay, producing a remarkable final leg to haul China from third to first and end the United States' decades-long dominance of the discipline. Advertisement He has entered the 50, 100, 200 and 400m freestyle in Shenzhen, raising the possibility of at least one meeting with the 33-year-old Sun, who has been listed for the 100, 200, 400 and 800m freestyle.
South China Morning Post
23-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
China swim star Qin Haiyang back in Olympic gold form, eyes World Championships glory
By any metric, Chinese swim star Qin Haiyang struggled at last summer's Paris Olympics, failing to make the final of the 200m breaststroke and finishing seventh in the 100m event. Advertisement But the triple world champion, who dominated the 50m, 100m and 200m races in Fukuoka in 2023, was in gold-medal form at last week's Chinese Spring National Championships, showing the kind of speed that could make his rivals nervous. The 25-year-old won the 200m breaststroke in two minutes, 7.44 seconds, which would have secured bronze in Paris, and swam a 58.66 in the 100m, a time good enough to have topped the podium in the French capital. With the World Championships coming up in Singapore in July, Qin said his performance in Qingdao showed he was getting back to his best. 'My performance is similar to where I was in 2023 when I was approaching my peak,' he said. 'It's a good start and a sign that I'm regaining my best condition. Advertisement 'I didn't expect this result. My goal was simply to swim under 2:09. Today's result is faster than my time at last year's National Championships [2:08.87].'
