Amid Doping Controversies, Zhang Yufei Aims for Clean Competition at Paris Olympics

Chinese swimming star Zhang Yufei emphasizes her clean competition, noting numerous drug tests ahead of the Paris Olympics. Despite past scandals, she remains confident in the integrity of athletes worldwide. Her team secured a bronze in relay at the event, marking China's first swimming medal in Paris.

Chinese swimming star Zhang Yufei has expressed her hopes for a clean competition at the Paris Olympics, highlighting her rigorous drug testing regimen in the lead-up to the Games. Speaking to reporters, Zhang estimated she underwent between 20 and 30 drug tests monthly.

In light of a doping scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Zhang assured that she and her teammates have been tested three to four days a week in recent months. Despite the controversy, the World Anti-Doping Agency cleared the swimmers, and Zhang secured a bronze in the 4x100-meter relay at the Paris Games, marking China's first swimming medal of the event.

As scrutiny heightens, Chinese officials attributed past positive tests to contamination from spice containers at a hotel. Meanwhile, efforts continue to maintain transparency with multiple testing protocols. Zhang remains hopeful that international competitors will recognize her team's commitment to clean sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)