Banned Chinese swimming star Sun Yang has reportedly been called up for national training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
BARRED. The Chinese Swimming Association insists Sun Yang has been serving his suspension. Photo by Patrick B. Kraemer/EPA-EFE
However, Chinese media said on Thursday that Sun had been included on a list of swimmers called up for national training between April 1 and June 30. The Chinese Swimming Association subsequently said that the 1500m freestyle world record-holder is"still serving suspension.But that may not satisfy WADA, who said in a short statement to AFP on Friday:"We are following up with the relevant authorities to establish the facts in this matter."
Sun said in the immediate aftermath of February's Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that he would appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.
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