Context:
India has emerged as the world’s top doping offender for the third consecutive year, according to the latest World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report — a troubling sign for a nation with rising sporting ambitions. The Indian Express editorial argues that the problem is no longer about individual athletes but a deep cultural and structural failure in Indian sport.
What the numbers show
- India recorded the highest number of anti-doping rule violations globally.
- Over 260 positive cases were flagged, spanning elite athletes to college-level competitors.
- Violations range from banned substances to evasion and tampering.
About World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is an independent international organization established in 1999 to promote, coordinate, and monitor the global fight against doping in sports.
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Mandate: Ensure fair play, athlete health, and integrity of sports worldwide.
