India classified in high doping risk by Athletics Integrity Unit

India has been classified by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) as a Category A nation, indicating an “extremely high” risk of doping in athletics. This categorization follows India’s ranking among the top two countries for anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025. The Athletics Federation of India is now required to implement stricter anti-doping measures, as the country’s domestic program has been deemed inadequate. Recent doping cases, including a two-year ban for Asian Games gold medallist archer Prathamesh Jawkar, highlight ongoing challenges in combating doping in Indian sports.

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