India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit
Summary
India’s athletics federation has been placed in the highest-risk group for doping by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). This means Indian athletes must follow stricter anti-doping rules as the country faces many doping cases in athletics.Key Facts
- India was moved to Category A, the highest doping risk level, by the AIU.
- India joins countries like Russia, Kenya, and Ethiopia in this highest-risk group.
- Indian athletes ranked in the top two globally for anti-doping violations from 2022 to 2025.
- The AIU says India’s domestic anti-doping program is not strong enough for the doping risk.
- India will have to meet tougher anti-doping requirements and work with AIU on reforms.
- Asian Games gold medallist archer Prathamesh Jawkar has been banned for two years for missing doping tests.
- World Anti-Doping Agency chief said India produces many performance-enhancing drugs but this won't stop India from hosting major sports events.
- The Athletics Federation of India is cooperating with AIU, government bodies, and anti-doping agencies to fight doping and improve rules.
- India aims to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics, and doping control is important for those bids.
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