Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has failed a doping test at the Rio Olympics, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday, citing the Chinese Swimming Association (CSA). Chen has applied to the International Olympic Committee for her B sample to be tested and for a hearing, it added. An explosive report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) last year alleged a “state-sponsored” doping conspiracy across Russian sport. The CSA “resolutely opposes use of banned substances”, Xinhua cited it as saying in a statement. “The CSA has taken this matter seriously and demanded full cooperation from Chen in the investigation,” it added.

Source: Hindustan Times August 12, 2016 12:56 UTC