China Loses Team Eventing Place at Paris Olympics Because Horse Found With ‘Controlled Medication’

China Loses Team Eventing Place at Paris Olympics Because Horse Found With ‘Controlled Medication’
China's Alex Hua Tian riding Don Geniro competes in the equestrian's eventing team and individual cross country during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Sea Forest Cross Country Course in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2021. Yuki Iwamura /AFP via Getty Images
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland—China has lost its place in team eventing at next year’s Paris Olympics because the horse of a three-time Olympian was found to have a “controlled medication” in its system.

Japan will replace China for the equestrian competition at the Palace of Versailles.