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India's Athletics Federation Faces Stricter Anti-Doping Rules

4/21/2026

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was moved to World Athletics' highest-risk category, signaling stricter anti-doping rules.
India ranked among the top two nations for anti-doping violations from 2022–2025.
The Athletics Integrity Unit stated India's domestic anti-doping program is inadequate and requires reforms.
The World Anti-Doping Agency highlighted easy availability of performance-enhancing drugs in India.
The AFI is collaborating with the AIU and the government to combat doping.

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was moved to World Athletics' highest-risk category, signaling stricter anti-doping rules.
India ranked among the top two nations for anti-doping violations from 2022–2025.
The Athletics Integrity Unit stated India's domestic anti-doping program is inadequate and requires reforms.
The World Anti-Doping Agency highlighted easy availability of performance-enhancing drugs in India.
The AFI is collaborating with the AIU and the government to combat doping.