DOPE IN SPORTS – LEGAL CONSTRAINTS

AUTHOR – DHIVYALAKSHMI T, STUDENT AT GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE, COIMBATORE

Best Citation – DHIVYALAKSHMI T, DOPE IN SPORTS – LEGAL CONSTRAINTS, ILE FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW (ILE FN), 1 (3) of 2023, Pg. 1-6, APIS – 3920 – 0035 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

ABSTRACT

Athletes use performance enhancing drugs since ancient times. According to the WADA report released in 2021, India in ranked third with 152 cases. To address the problem of doping in sports, India has established the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) under the National Anti-Doping Act,2022. NADA is responsible for implementing the World Anti-Doping Code in India and conducts anti-doping education programs, testing, and enforcement. NADA conducts both in-competition and out-of-competition testing to detect doping violations. Athletes who are found guilty of doping may face penalties, including suspensions, disqualifications, and loss of medals or titles. NADA also collaborates with international anti-doping agencies and organizations to combat doping in sports globally.

Keywords: Doping, Sports, NADA, WADA, India, Athletes, Olympics, Cricket, Sportsperson, Coach, Anti-doping, Anti-doping test, Sports law