Olympic Champion Sun Yang Banned From Competition For 8 Years

Sun Yang, a Chinese swimmer, became the first male from his country to win an Olympic gold medal in 2012. He has a total of six Olympic medals. However, he faced an eight-year ban for violating anti-doping rules after refusing a test in 2018. Sun Yang plans to appeal the decision to the Switzerland Supreme Court. If the ban is upheld, he will miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

What significant achievement did Sun Yang accomplish at the 2012 Olympic Games?

• He was named the best swimmer of the year.

• He won a total of ten Olympic medals.

• He set a world record in the 100m freestyle.

• He became the first Chinese male swimmer to win a gold medal.

How many Olympic medals has Sun Yang won in total?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What was the reason for the Court of Arbitration for Sport's punishment of Sun Yang?

• He was involved in a financial scandal.

• He refused to participate in a swimming competition.

• He failed to qualify for the Olympics.

• He was found guilty of breaking anti-doping rules.

What action did Sun Yang plan to take against the eight-year ban?

• Accept the ban and retire.

• Appeal the ruling to Switzerland's Supreme Court.

• Request a retrial in China.

• Compete in a different sport.

What would be the consequence if the Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling is upheld?

• Sun Yang would be allowed to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

• Sun Yang would have to pay a fine.

• Sun Yang would not be allowed to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

• Sun Yang would face a lifetime ban from swimming.