India Tops Global Doping Violations in 2024

• 27 Dec 2025

Source: TOI 

India has been named the world's worst doping offender for a 3rd straight year, with a record 260 violations in 2024 as per the WADA Annual Report 2024. 

• Rising concerns about doping arise amid India’s preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympic bid, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) flagging the issue during feasibility assessments. 
• Other Countries’ Rankings in 2024: France (91), Italy (85), Russia & USA (76 each), Germany (54), China (43). 

 

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 

• About: WADA, founded in 1999 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is the global independent authority tasked with promoting and coordinating the fight against doping in sports. 
• Governance Model: Operates on a unique principle of equal partnership and funding between the global Sport Movement and Governments. 
• Core Document: The World Anti-Doping Code is its fundamental charter, designed to harmonize anti-doping rules across all sports and nations for consistent athlete standards. 
• Key Standard: It publishes the WADA Prohibited List, the international standard identifying banned substances and methods, which is updated annually. 
• Operational Scope: The Prohibited List and Code apply to all scenarios—in-competition, out-of-competition, and for specific sports. 

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) 

• About: NADA is India's autonomous body, established in 2005, responsible for promoting and monitoring anti-doping in sports. 
• Initiatives: It implements the Anti-Doping Program and conducts initiatives like the #PlayTrue Campaign to educate athletes and promote clean competition.

Read More: World Anti-Doping Report 2022