World reacts to bombshell Sun Yang ban

Source: News Corp Australia Network:

February 28, 2020 at 06:14

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has effectively had his career ended with a maximum eight year ban that has rocked the sporting world.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to hand Chinese swimmer Sun Yang an eight year ban has rocked the sporting landscape.

Sun was found guilty by the Swiss-based organisation with the ban effectively ending the Chinese star’s professional career.

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The staggering ban left jaws on the floor with many predicting Sun would either escape punishment or be handed a lesser ban.

News of the ban quickly set social media alight with users left stunned over the ban, which Sun has the right to appeal through the Swiss federal court.

Wow, CAS gives swimmer Sun Yang - China’s equivalent of David Beckham - maximum eight year ban after one of his entourage smashed his blood vial with a hammer during attempted drugs test.
— Martha Kelner (@marthakelner) February 28, 2020