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    AFI Acknowledges AIU’s Category A Tag, Reaffirms Anti-doping Commitment

    By IANS News April 21, 2026 • 18:44 PM View: 221
    Athletics Integrity Unit: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday accepted the Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) decision to place India in Category A under Rule 15 of World Athletics' Anti-Doping Rules. The federation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean sport in the country.

    In an official statement, AFI pointed out that doping is a serious threat to the growth and credibility of athletics in India. It emphasised its ongoing efforts to address this issue in partnership with anti-doping authorities. The federation stated that it has been actively collaborating with domestic and international organisations to improve education, testing methods, and support investigations that focus on identifying and eliminating doping practices.

    "AFI has consistently maintained that doping undermines the growth of athletics in India. The federation has actively collaborated with anti-doping bodies, both domestic and international, to strengthen education, enhance testing, and support intelligence-led investigations," AFI said in a statement.

    TAGS Athletics Federation Athletics Integrity Unit Athletics Federation World Athletics Doping Rules National Anti Doping Agency Youth Affairs
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