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China's top 10 sports scandals: Judo champion 'mistakenly' takes banned drug
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-12-28 10:24
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Tong Wen of China holds her trophy after winning the Beijing Olympics judo champion in 2008, file photo. [Photo/Xinhua] |
"I can be sure 100 percent that she is innocent because a player at her level doesn't need to take this kind of drug."
– Wu Weifeng, Tong Wen's coach
"Testing positive" can turn an athlete from hero to zero in a heartbeat and that was no exception for title-decorated Tong Wen. "Taking the banned drug not on purpose" is not the excuse. She may be found faultless on mat, but exposed to malpractice afterwards. Championships or reputation, all is gone with the drug. The only way out is to keep from the drug ON PURPOSE – all time long.
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Tong Wen of China celebrates after winning the Beijing Olympics judo champion in 2008, file photo. [Photo/Xinhua] |