Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi tests positive at Olympics: CSA

Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has failed a doping test at the Rio Olympic Games, the Chinese Swimming Association (CSA) announced in its statement on Friday.

The Chen, 18, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, on the August 7 test.

Chen has applied to the International Olympic Committee for a test of sample B and a hearing to look into the matter, said the CSA.

--IANS

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