The production of distrust in anti-doping: The case of the 23 Chinese swimmers
International Review for the Sociology of Sport
Published online on July 08, 2026
Abstract
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Trust is considered central to the functioning of the anti-doping system, yet it is undermined by scandals. This article analyses the 23 Chinese swimmers case to understand trust in anti-doping. Using Benford and Snow's ideas in combination with Bourdieu’...
Trust is considered central to the functioning of the anti-doping system, yet it is undermined by scandals. This article analyses the 23 Chinese swimmers case to understand trust in anti-doping. Using Benford and Snow's ideas in combination with Bourdieu’...