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In 2022, India recorded 48 Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ranked 2nd) while in 2023, the number grew to 63 (ranked 2nd). Then, it rose even further to 71 in 2024 (ranked 1st). (File photo)

India needs anti-doping reforms if it wants to host 2036 Olympics: ITA head

May 02, 2026 10:08 pm

India is set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and is also bidding to stage the 2036 Olympic Games in the Gujarat city.

A 'medal-at-all-costs' mentality, lack of funds, broken anti-doping mechanisms: Why the integrity of Indian sports is under a cloud

April 23, 2026 4:21 pm

This high-risk, high-reward mentality creates a breeding ground for shortcuts. It robs clean, hard-working athletes of glory

Fred Kerley, of the United States, celebrates after his third place finish in the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, on Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo)

Fred Kerley, Olympic silver medallist, to compete in Enhanced Games where there'll be no dope testing

September 18, 2025 11:48 am

Kerley was the 100 meters world champion at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon. He also has two medals at the Olympic Games — a silver in Tokyo 2021 and a bronze from Paris 2024.

Reetika medal: Wrestler Reetika Hooda poses with the 'Paris Olympics Qualifier' medal at her home in Rohtak. (Credit: Gajendra Yadav)

Reetika Hooda, who made history as India’s top heavyweight wrestler, suspended for doping

July 08, 2025 7:40 pm

Reetika Hooda was handed a provisional suspension on July 7 after her sample, collected by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) during the selection trials in New Delhi, returned positive.

Kenya is one of seven countries listed under Category A by World Athletics, indicating countries with the highest doping risk

Indian national found with prohibited substance during doping raid in Kenya

May 07, 2025 11:46 pm

Among the prohibited substances recovered during a raid on May 5 were human growth hormones (HGH), meldonium, mannitol and also intravenous (IV) paraphernalia, including IV bags, syringes, and needles, both used and unused

Italy's Jannik Sinner speaks during a press conference ahead of the Italian Open, in Rome, Monday May 5, 2025. (LaPresse via AP)

Jannik Sinner returns after doping ban where he left three months ago – at the top

May 07, 2025 10:04 am

While the timing of his suspension ensured he missed no Grand Slams, his closest challengers failed to step up in his absence

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

'Players I expected didn't text me during dope ban': Jannik Sinner says he has low expectations from Italian Open

May 05, 2025 9:25 pm

Sinner is to be honoured alongside his Davis Cup teammates and the Billie Jean King Cup players after Italy swept both of tennis’ biggest team titles last year. He will also hold an open practice session that is expected to attract a sold-out crowd of 10,500 spectators.

In 2009, Richard Gasquet had tested positive for cocaine but managed to avoid doping sanctions after proving that the substance entered his system through kissing a woman in a nightclub.

‘Watch who you kiss’: Elite athletes warned casual sex could lead to doping bans

May 02, 2025 1:24 pm

To curb the growing trend of athletes being caught in doping scandals due to intimate encounters, they are urged to take phone numbers from partners at least