Simon Sjödin has followed the noteworthy case until today's verdict.
- I personally thought he would be released but Cas has found something that really proves that something illegal has been committed. It's just to applaud that a cheater is gone from swimming, he tells SVT Sport.
Why were you surprised?
- These big profiles have a tendency to succeed and Sun Yang is probably one of the biggest sports profiles in the world.
You have previously pointed out that there was a kind of bullying against Sun Yang during the World Cup. How do you think about it now?
- It is still true that he was cleared to compete now and then you compete on the same terms. Now that all cards are placed on the table, you have to see about the situation. I don't advocate bullying or bullying or anything like that, people can take their stand if they want to, but you can do that in a forum other than a pallet.
Cas and Wada have shown that doping is not okay, so the verdict is reasonable.
Do you feel that it has hurt swimming a lot?
Yes it has, The more money that comes into swimming the more people want to push the boundaries. Of course it has fallen a shadow, but it will probably be sorted out and then all focus and light will be on the summer and the Tokyo Olympics.