Archive · 9 Aug 2025
India's Doping Cases Soar, Breaking Records, Alarming Officials
In 2024, India had a big problem with athletes using banned drugs to get ahead.
About 260 athletes tested positive, which is more than ever before.
Athletics had the most positive tests, with 76 cases.
India was also found to be the second-worst country in the world for doping among young athletes.
The government says it is working hard to stop athletes from using drugs to cheat in sports.
This is important because using banned substances is unfair and dangerous.
India had 260 athletes test positive for banned substances in 2024.
This is the highest number of doping cases ever recorded in the country.
Athletics recorded the highest number of positive cases in 2024, with 76.
India was named as the second-worst country in a WADA study of doping cases by minors.
The Sports Minister stated the government is committed to curbing doping in sports.
- Who
- Indian athletes, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
- What
- 260 Indian athletes tested positive for banned drugs.
- When
- In 2024.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Athletes use banned drugs to enhance performance, and the government is working to curb this.
Government Action
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Commitment to Curbing Doping
Government Action
Government fully committed to curbing the doping.
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- Positive Tests in 2024
- 260 athletes
- Tests Conducted
- 7,466
- Previous Record (2019)
- 224 cases
- Athletics Positive Cases (2024)
- 76
- WADA Ranking (Minors)
- 2nd worst