The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has proposed amendments in Act to address the growing trafficking and distribution of prohibited performance-enhancing substances and methods.
- The 2022 Act was enacted to provide for the constitution of the National Anti-Doping Agency for regulating anti-doping activities in accordance practices evolved by the World AntiDoping Agency.
- The proposed amendments are aligned with India’s commitments under the UNESCO Convention against doping in sport.
Key proposed Amendment
- Targeting Supply Chains & Personnel: Shifts focus on prosecuting the organized trafficking ecosystem, making it a criminal offense for support staff (e.g., doctors, coaches) to administer banned substances.
- Medical & Promotional Rules: Provides safeguards for athletes with valid Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and for bona fide medical practitioners acting in emergency situations.
About Doping
- Doping is the use of prohibited substances or methods (under the World Anti-Doping Code) by athletes to enhance athletic performance.
- E.g., Anabolic steroids, human growth hormones, stimulants, and diuretics.
- India reported the highest Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for three consecutive years. (WADA 2024 Report)
Key Anti-Doping Measures
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