Olympics LIVE: Travel chaos in Paris as Team GB stars threaten boycott

Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang has accused doping testers at the Paris Games of being part of ‘European plot’ to help rivals like Adam Peaty win gold.

Haiyang, a contender for men’s 200m breaststroke, believes drug testers are on a mission to unsettle China’s team.

On social media, he wrote: “The European and American teams feel threatened by the performances of the Chinese team in recent years. Some tricks aim to disrupt our preparation, rhythm and destroy our psychological defence! But we are not afraid.

“When you have a clear conscience, you do not fear slander. My teammates and I will resist the pressure and win more medals to silence the sceptics.”