Chinese swimmer sun yang banned for eight years for doping offence

Yes, you're referring to the recent news about Chinese swimmer Sun Yang being banned for eight years for a doping offense.

On February 28, 2020, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that Sun Yang, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and 14-time world champion, had been banned for eight years for violating anti-doping rules. The ban is effective from February 28, 2020, and will keep Sun Yang out of competition until 2028.

The ban was imposed after Sun Yang tested positive for a banned substance, trimetazidine, during an out-of-competition test in September 2018. Trimetazidine is a heart medication that is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) because it can enhance athletic performance.

Sun Yang's legal team had argued that the test was conducted without his consent, as he was not given sufficient notice and was not allowed to have a representative present during the test. However, the CAS panel rejected these arguments and found that Sun Yang had violated anti-doping rules.

The eight-year ban is one of the longest ever imposed on a swimmer, and it is likely to have a significant impact on Sun Yang's career. Sun Yang has been one of the most dominant swimmers in the world for many years, and his absence from competition will be felt at the Olympic Games and other major international events.

It's worth noting that Sun Yang has always maintained his innocence and has denied any wrongdoing. However, the CAS panel's decision is final and binding, and Sun Yang will now have to serve his ban before he can return to competition.