Context: The Government of India has enforced the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Explanation
- Doping refers to the use of prohibited substances or methods to artificially enhance sports performance, violating the principle of fair play.
- The National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 provides statutory backing for testing, investigations, results management, education, and dispute resolution in anti-doping matters.
- The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 strengthens institutional autonomy, transparency, accountability, and procedural safeguards.
- India’s anti-doping framework is aligned with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) and fulfils obligations under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (2005).
- National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is India’s apex body for implementing anti-doping rules, while World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) sets global anti-doping standards.
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