Archive · 20 Jul 2026
India records 78 doping cases till July 15
India has recorded 78 cases of athletes using banned substances this year up to July 15.
The states with the most cases are Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, each with 13 violations.
The government is taking strict action against these athletes, including bans and other penalties.
They are also running programs to teach athletes about the dangers of doping.
The number of doping cases has been high in the past few years, but there has been a decrease recently.
The government is planning to set up more testing labs to catch doping more effectively.
India recorded 78 doping cases till July 15, 2026, with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab leading with 13 cases each.
The government has imposed bans and other penalties on athletes found using banned substances.
Doping cases have been high in recent years, with 213 in 2023, 260 in 2024, and 131 in 2025.
No doping cases have been reported from several states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Bihar.
The government is running awareness programs to promote clean sports and is considering setting up more testing labs.
- Who
- Indian athletes and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
- What
- 78 doping cases recorded till July 15, 2026
- When
- From 2023 to July 15, 2026
- Where
- India, with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab having the highest number of cases
- Why
- To enforce anti-doping rules and promote clean sports
Anti-Doping Measures
Athlete Rights
Strict Enforcement
Anti-Doping Measures
The government is enforcing strict anti-doping rules with bans and sanctions.
Athlete Rights
Athletes argue that the sanctions are harsh and need a more balanced approach.
- Total Doping Cases (2026)
- 78
- Top States with Doping Cases
- Uttar Pradesh and Punjab (13 each), Madhya Pradesh (11), Karnataka (9)
- Doping Cases in 2023
- 213
- Doping Cases in 2024
- 260
- Doping Cases in 2025
- 131
- States with No Doping Cases in 2026
- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim
- Anti-Doping Awareness Programs (2023-2026)
- 220 (2023), 280 (2024), 343 (2025), 220 (up to July 13, 2026)
- Proposed Action
- Setting up more testing laboratories subject to WADA accreditation