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Athleten Deutschland piles on Chinese doping scandal, as WADA feels the heat

  • Swimming

The NY Times and ARD were the first to report on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s alleged mishandling of positive doping tests from Chinese swimmers before Tokyo 2021. Then came harsh pushback by the international governing body. Mounting uproar followed from USADA, Global Athlete and now Germany.

The news broke on Saturday and resonated with a bang around the sports world: nearly half of China’s swimming

Tygart, claimed he had provided WADA with allegations of doping in Chinese swimming multiple times since


Kerenza Bryson, Seo Chang-wan claim UIPM Pentathlon World Cup golds in Ankara

  • Modern Pentathlon

Britain’s Kerenza Bryson built on her best-ever fencing performance to clinch the second UIPM World Cup win of her career in the Turkish capital with Seo Chang-wan securing men's gold.

complete the course without picking up any penalties.Her rivals were able to close the gap slightly in the swimming


China dismisses alleged swimming doping scandal as 'fake news'

  • Olympics

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin called reports surrounding positive tests for 23 Chinese swimmers ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics "fake news and not factual" on Monday, according to AFP.

compete at the Paris Olympics this summer.Swimmers compete in a heat for the women's 200m freestyle swimming


Life Savings federations eye Olympic debut at Brisbane 2032

  • Olympics

The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and Surf Life Saving Australia are pushing for life saving sports to be included in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

served as a training ground for many os Australia's elite Olympians, including Ky Hurst (open water swimming

), Michelle Steele (winter Olympics - skeleton), Kim Crowe (rowing), Grant Hackett (swimming) and kayakers


WADA threatens USADA with legal action over Chinese swimmers' doping case

  • Swimming

The World Anti-Doping Agency slammed United States Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart for making "very serious allegations" following reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for Trimetazidine (TMZ) in 2021. Tygart responded by accusing WADA of using "threats and scare tactics".


Tainted gold? Report reveals China kept positive 2021 tests from surfacing

  • Swimming

Nearly half the Chinese Swimming Team was able to compete in the Tokyo Games despite previously testing

Tygart, claimed he had provided WADA with allegations of doping in Chinese swimming multiple times since

also proceeded with its own examination, that remains active.Like many of its gold medals, China's Swimming


WADA: Official statement on the case of 23 Chinese swimmers

  • Swimming

Following some media reports this week, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has provided further information regarding a group of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for Trimetazidine (TMZ) in 2021.

the contamination theory and also whether low doses of TMZ could have benefited the athletes during a swimming

positives) regarding allegations (again from an unspecified source) of doping cover-ups within Chinese swimming




Mackeown nears 400m history, but won't compete at distance in Paris 2024

  • Swimming

Swimmer McKeown swam the fourth-fastest 400m individual medley in history at the Australian Championships on Thursday, stopping the clock in 4 minutes 28.22 seconds. The 22-year-old will compete in the 200m at Paris 2024. Despite her medal ambitions, she has no plans to compete in the 400m.


IOC launches Paris 2024 mobile game ahead of Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee and nWay have announced the launch of Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 - the official mobile game of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This innovative game is a hybrid causal sports and simulation title that blends city-building elements with the sporting events of the Games to create a truly unique Olympic gaming experience.

compete in several exciting arcade-style Olympic events, including breaking, fencing, archery, golf and swimming


International federation chiefs "apoplectic" at Coe's Olympic prize money plan

  • Paris 2024

Former IOC marketing director Michael Payne claims Sebastian Coe has damaged his chances of succeeding Thomas Bach as IOC president by awarding prize money to track and field gold medallists at Paris 2024.

After being named in Great Britain's swimming squad for Paris 2024, double Olympic gold medallist Tom


Suzi Williams: 100 days to go. Swap hats and get planning

  • Blogs

17 April marked 100 days until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on 26 July.  It’s a critical date. Suddenly, the countdown really is on. 

nbsp;Transport unions have threatened strike action and a commitment to hold the open water swimming


International Paralympic Committee to transfer governance of Para Powerlifting

  • Summer Paralympic Sports

Cities, national governments, sports organisations and other entities are now being invited by the International Paralympic Committee to express their interest and their proposal for the sport.

Para Athletics, World Para Ice Hockey, World Para Powerlifting, World Para Shooting and World Para Swimming


Transgender survey shows 'fairness must come first' for elite athletes

  • News

Most female athletes support classification by biological sex rather than gender identity in women's contact and endurance sports, in what is believed to be the largest survey on transgender inclusion to date.

three bronze medallists - and six Paralympians.The international federations for athletics, cycling and swimming