"India has been elevated to a list of nations with an extremely high risk of doping, joining countries like Russia and Kenya in Category A, which requires stricter compliance from athletes."
"The doping situation in India has been high-risk for a long time, and the quality of the domestic anti-doping programme is simply not proportionate to the doping risk, according to AIU chair David Howman."
"The AIU will work with the Athletics Federation of India to achieve reforms, similar to efforts made with other Category A member federations, to safeguard the integrity of athletics."
"WADA chief Witold Banka stated that India is the biggest producer of performance-enhancing drugs, highlighting the ongoing challenges in combating doping in Indian athletics."
India has been ranked among the top two countries for anti-doping rule violations in athletics from 2022 to 2025. The Athletics Federation of India has been moved to Category A by the Athletics Integrity Unit, indicating an extremely high risk of doping. This classification necessitates stricter anti-doping requirements for Indian athletes. The domestic anti-doping program in India has been deemed inadequate compared to the doping risks. The AIU plans to collaborate with the AFI to implement necessary reforms to maintain the integrity of athletics in India.
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