The World Anti-Doping Agency has appointed a special prosecutor, Eric Cottier, to investigate the handling of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug but were allowed to compete at the 2021 Olympics. This decision follows widespread criticism and allegations of bias against WADA in favor of China. The review will assess whether the Chinese antidoping agency and WADA acted reasonably and if China received preferential treatment. The move comes after strong opposition from various government officials, antidoping experts, and athletes. The appointment has been met with skepticism, with critics questioning the independence and credibility of the investigation. The handling of the case has sparked international concern, with calls for an independent review from various countries' antidoping authorities and swimming governing bodies. WADA's attempt to address the fallout through a news conference did not alleviate the outrage, and concerns remain about potential differential treatment of Chinese athletes compared to those from other nations.