Doping shock in swimming: Arda Turan as the secret hero in the drama!

Doping shock in swimming: Arda Turan as the secret hero in the drama!

On October 7, 2025 it will be the turn of episode 14 of the crime series “WaPo Duisburg” and it will bring an explosive story to the screens. Arda Turan, in the role of Arda, is training at his old club when a tragic accident occurs. During a training session, a young swimmer who is under the wing of his former coach collapses. The shock is deep because despite Arda's courageous intervention, the swimmer falls into a coma. The incident shines a bright light on the dark side of the sport.

As Das Erste reports, it soon turned out that the swimmer had been doped with contaminated steroids. This discovery raises suspicions about Arda's trainer. Chief Detective Inspector Carsten Heinrich suspects that the trainer may have been able to kill the steroid dealer. But Arda and his colleagues from the water police are not satisfied with this theory and take the investigation into their own hands.

Doping in sport: a persistent problem

Unfortunately, the topic of doping is not an unknown concept in sport. Hundreds of thousands of doping tests take place every year, which repeatedly bring scandals to light. According to Statista, last year alone in Germany over 12,100 doping controls led to results in which many athletes were the focus. In football and cycling, for example, these controls are particularly numerous and necessary to detect violations.

The survey results are also revealing: only 7% of Germans are in favor of legalizing doping. Despite regular controls, the doping problem remains firmly anchored in sport. It is often left to a coach and his protégés to ensure fairness, which is particularly alarming in cases like the current one involving “WaPo Duisburg”.

An emotional balancing act

The accident is not only a tragedy for the swimmer affected, but also puts Arda's psychological state under considerable strain. The event leads to an emotional roller coaster ride that pushes the athlete not only to the limits of his courage, but also of his convictions. It is a powerful and moving example of how vulnerable professional sport can be and how important it is to fight for the innocence of those who can be discredited.

Viewers can look forward to an exciting resolution that not only clarifies the question of the coach's innocence, but also illuminates important topics such as doping and its consequences. An interesting and challenging episode that will be broadcast on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 9:50 a.m. on Das Erste and will then be available in the ARD media library for 12 months.