India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit

India is among the world's highest-risk nations for doping in athletics, according to a new report from the sport's global watchdog. | Contesto: cronaca

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India has been placed in the 'Category A' group of nations deemed at 'extremely high' risk for doping violations in track and field, according to a report released by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The designation, covering the period from 2022 to 2025, places India among the top two countries globally for the highest number of anti-doping rule violations within the sport. The AIU, the independent body responsible for managing integrity issues in world athletics, made the classification based on a quantitative analysis of doping cases and the quality of national anti-doping programs. The 'Category A' bracket is reserved for federations considered to have the most significant challenges regarding doping culture and enforcement. Inclusion in this top-risk tier is not merely a ranking but a formal identification that triggers mandatory, rigorous oversight. Federations in this category are now subject to enhanced scrutiny from the AIU, including the potential for mandatory pre-testing of athletes before major championships and stricter eligibility conditions for international competition. This move represents a significant escalation in the global governing body's efforts to target systemic problems at the national level. For India, a nation with immense athletic potential and a population of over 1.4 billion, the designation is a severe indictment of its current anti-doping infrastructure and culture. It follows a pattern of high-profile cases involving Indian athletes in recent years and suggests deep-rooted issues that national authorities have failed to adequately address. The AIU's report implies that the volume of violations is disproportionate, pointing to potential failures in education, testing, and enforcement within the country's domestic system. The classification will likely impact the reputation of Indian athletics on the world stage, casting a shadow over clean athletes and their achievements. The implications of the 'Category A' status are both practical and symbolic. Practically, it means Indian athletes and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will face more hurdles. The AIU can require that athletes from high-risk federations undergo at...

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