In a high-profile incident in the Chinese equestrian world, Chinese equestrian Hua Tian's horse was found to contain controlled drugs during the competition, causing him to lose his team qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This incident has aroused widespread attention and discussion, and has also brought renewed attention to the issue of doping.
On October 10, the official website of the Chinese Equestrian Association released a statement saying that Chinese equestrian Hua Tian's horses were found to contain controlled drugs in their bodies during the competition, so they canceled their hard-won team qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This news has attracted widespread attention, and people have paid attention to and discussed this incident.
Huatian issued a personal statement on the matter, saying he was very shocked by the incident. As a professional athlete, he has always adhered to the personal and horse anti-doping red line and has never tested positive for doping. After this incident, he realized that he still needed to improve his management and professional learning. Hua Tian's attitude and emphasis on the health and welfare of horses have been recognized.
According to the report, Huatian horse Chicko was found to contain the controlled drug allylprogesterone, which is a contamination of traces due to contamination of the stable. The incident was a controlled drug case, and the International Equestrian Federation provided Hua Tian with administrative procedures, and he also said that he would obey the FIM's ruling. For Hua Tian, what hurts him the most is the loss of team qualification for the Paris Olympics.
The Chinese Equestrian Association also issued a statement expressing shock at the incident and saying that it has been pursuing the goal of zero tolerance and zero appearance in anti-doping work. They reiterated their commitment to the cleanliness and purity of equestrian sports and expressed confidence in Hua Tian's attitude and confidence that he can learn lessons and improve his self-management. At the same time, they are also aware of the challenges this event poses to anti-doping efforts, and have pledged to increase research and learning on issues such as controlled drug use and cross-infection in horses.
As a Chinese equestrian, Hua Tian qualified for the Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first equestrian triathlete in China's Olympic history. In addition, he won the equestrian triathlon in the individual and team events of the show jumping event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Hua Tian's achievements and contributions cannot be ignored, and he will continue to make efforts for the development of Chinese equestrianism.
The positive drug test in horses has once again drawn attention to the issue of doping. It is the responsibility of every sport to maintain the purity and health of sport, and any use of doping or controlled drugs is a serious violation of sportsmanship and the Olympic spirit. The Chinese Equestrian Association said maintaining the cleanliness and purity of equestrian sports is their top priority and will resolutely crack down on doping and controlled drug violations. In the future, we need to pay more attention to the complexity and long-term nature of anti-doping work, increase research and learning, and ensure the high-quality development of equestrian sports.
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