What does it really mean to stay “clean” in Indian sports today? This article takes a closer look at how India’s anti-doping system has evolved, both in terms of law and practice. From the transformation of NADA into a statutory body under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, to high-profile cases like Narsingh Yadav and Prithvi Shaw, we explore how rules are applied, how athletes defend themselves, and where the system still struggles. It is a deep dive into the legal and practical realities of keeping Indian sports fair, and what that fairness really looks like in action.
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Introduction
Let me take you back to the summer of 2016. The Rio Olympics were around the corner, and everyone was looking forward to it as usual.
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