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China set to make doping a criminal offence in sport

Last updated : Jan 02, 2019 16:01
SportzPower Team
Jan 02, 2019 13:01

NEW DELHI: The Chinese government is all set to pass a law in the near future that will make doping a criminal offence, and athletes found to have broken the law will receive criminal punishments and jail terms, the state-run news agency Xinhua reports.

This also asserts China’s stance on the issue, having also decided to strip off athletes from medals won at international events if they are found guilty of doping.

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