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Govt Proposes Criminalising Doping Facilitation & Supply Under Anti-Doping Amendment Bill for 2030 Commonwealth Games

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21 May 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:2030 Commonwealth Games
Bodies:Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)
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What This Article Covers

1.The government plans to introduce an amendment to criminalise doping-related activities like facilitation and supply, aiming to pass it in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

2.India has the highest anti-doping rule violations and positivity rate globally, leading to its federation being downgraded to the highest-category risk by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

3.The proposed law shifts the focus from punishing only athletes to targeting the entire supply chain, including coaches, traffickers, and administrators, treating it as organised crime.

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India is planning to amend its anti-doping laws to criminalise the supply, facilitation, and encouragement of doping, treating it as an organised crime. This legislative push comes as India faces international embarrassment for having the highest positivity rate in doping tests and prepares to host major events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The move targets the entire doping ecosystem, not just athletes.

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Proposed LegislationAmendment to anti-doping regulations
Target SessionMonsoon Session of Parliament
Global RankingHighest positivity rate in doping tests
Key Event2030 Commonwealth Games host

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  • ›Proposed Legislation: Amendment to anti-doping regulations
  • ›Target Session: Monsoon Session of Parliament
  • ›Target this Data: India has the highest positivity rate in anti-doping tests among major countries.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (headed by Mansukh Mandaviya).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The amendment seeks to criminalise facilitation, supply, and encouragement of doping.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry is spearheading the legislative push to criminalise doping activities as mentioned in the news?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed anti-doping legislation:

1. It aims to criminalise only the athletes who test positive for banned substances.

2. The draft legislation will be put up for public consultation before introduction in Parliament.

3. India has been downgraded to the highest-category risk by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

For which upcoming international sporting event is India's need to address its doping problem particularly emphasized in the article?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary shift in strategy highlighted by the proposed anti-doping amendment?

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