FINA silent on Sun furor

Swimming's world governing body FINA has declined to comment on the controversy surrounding British newspaper reports that China's three-time Olympic freestyle champion Sun Yang committed a doping violation last fall.

"FINA is aware of the reports in the Sunday Times and other media outlets regarding Chinese swimmer Sun Yang," said a statement released by FINA on Tuesday.

"In accordance with FINA's Anti-Doping Policy (FINA DC Rules 14.1.5 and 14.3.3) and the decision of the Doping Panel, FINA is not authorized to comment on the case. Moreover, FINA will not consider further speculation and hearsay on this matter."