Doping

News

DOPING NEWS

Why the government is planning to criminalise doping and related activities

May 21, 2026 5:47 pm

India’s high positivity rate could impede its pursuit of the Olympics and Asian Games

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

The WADA report comes months after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) raised the doping issue when an Indian delegation visited Lausanne to make a pitch to host the 2036 Olympics.

India's dubious hat-trick: Country No. 1 in the world for dope cheats

December 18, 2025 8:36 am

A total of 260 athletes tested positive in 2024 out of 7,113 samples collected by NADA

Para-Athletics World Championships gold medallist Simran Sharma’s runner guide tests positive for doping

October 11, 2025 10:39 pm

Umar Saifi tests positive for Drostanolone, a performance-enhancing drug, and is provisionally suspended

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.

Indian shot putter Jasmine Kaur provisionally suspended by NADA after failed dope test

July 10, 2025 4:48 pm

Jasmine, who won gold at the National Games in Dehradun earlier this year with a personal best throw of 15.97 metres, tested positive for Terbutaline -- a stimulant commonly found in cough syrups.

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.

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

Jannik Sinner returns to winning ways after doping ban

May 11, 2025 2:54 pm

Three times Grand Slam winner defeated Mariano Navone of Argentina in the second round of the Italian Open.

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