China's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: APChina's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: AP
China's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: AP
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Sun Yang must learn that image matters

  • Superstar swimmer may be innocent of taking drugs but he does himself no favours with his often abrasive attitude

Topic |   Sun Yang
SCMP Editorial
SCMP Editorial

Updated: 11:00pm, 2 Mar, 2020

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China's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: APChina's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: AP
China's Sun Yang did not actually fail a scheduled test in 2018, because his entourage smashed vials containing his blood after he disputed the accreditation of the test officials and he refused to provide samples. Photo: AP
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