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. The International Equestrian Federation said Wednesday the Chinese team lost an Olympic qualification place at a competition in Ireland in June because a controlled substance was detected in the horse ridden by Alex Hua Tian. China had finished second to Australia to secure an entry in the 16-nation team eventing lineup at the OlymGamespics. Japan, which placed third in Ireland, rose to second when Hua Tian’s result was removed....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/sports/china-loses-team-eventing-place-at-paris-olympics-because-horse-found-with-controlled-medication-5508826