11.   He is unlikely to sign another contract with the Chinese federation.

12.   Marculescu said the Chinese federation also banned three unnamed coaches from domestic and international meets.

13.   Marculescu said the violations were reported by the Chinese federation, allowing the country to escape a two-year ban.

14.   Once the Chinese federation suspends the group, FINA will impose the bans on an international basis, Marculescu said.

15.   She has feuded with coaches and the Chinese federation and rarely appeared at major events.

16.   The Chinese federation has already said it will launch its own inquiry.

17.   The group is expected to meet with officials of the Chinese swimming federation, as well doctors, coaches and athletes.

18.   Werner said FINA has been told by the Chinese federation that five or six coaches were recently suspended for their suspected involvement in doping.

19.   Werner said FINA was asking the Chinese federation to investigate how the swimmers obtained the banned drugs and whether any coaches, trainers or doctors were involved.

20.   Werner said FINA has written to Asian Games organizers and the Chinese swimming federation asking for reports on the seven positives.