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 Jan 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests versus those from the US 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.

Published in Dawn, July 15th, 2025