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India has taken a significant step in combating sports doping by launching the Athlete Passport Management Unit at the National Dope Testing Laboratory. The innovative system allows longitudinal tracking of athletes' biological profiles, helping detect unethical practices and ensuring fair competition. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the unit's potential to support neighboring countries in maintaining sports integrity. This initiative positions India as a global leader in promoting transparent and clean sports practices.

Key Points: Mandaviya Launches Athlete Passport Unit to Fight Doping

  • First global anti-doping initiative supporting developing nations
  • Advanced tracking system for athlete biological profiles
  • India sets international standard for sports transparency
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Sports Minister Mandaviya inaugurates Athlete Passport Management Unit at NDTL

Sports Minister inaugurates groundbreaking Athlete Passport Management Unit at NDTL to ensure fair play and sports integrity globally

"APMU is a key milestone in India's fight against doping - Mansukh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, April 17

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi on Thursday. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to promoting clean and transparent sports practices on both national and international platforms.

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi on Thursday. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to promoting clean and transparent sports practices on both national and international platforms. Speaking during the occasion, Mandaviya said, "APMU is a key milestone in India’s fight against doping, enabling the longitudinal tracking of Athletes Biological profiles through the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) system. This innovative mechanism will help in detecting doping patterns and protect the fairness of sports by identifying unethical practices."

Calling the APMU as a beacon of support for Global South, the Union Minister said it will help our neighbouring countries that don’t have enough resources to set up similar systems.

“By sharing knowledge and tools, India can support these nations in keeping their sports free from unfair practices. Such initiatives underline the spirit of solidarity and contribute to strengthening sports integrity across Global South," he added.

Mandaviya emphasised the potential of regional collaboration, highlighting India’s readiness to extend support to neighbouring countries by sharing expertise and resources through the APMU. He said that there is a need for greater involvement of sports federations, organisations, universities and institutes of early education on doping and the launch of awareness companion in rural areas.

Further, he mentioned that scientists working in the laboratories may give education to the students of various schools/universities about anti-doping science to sensitise the students about doping.

The NDTL’s APMU is designed to align with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, strengthening anti-doping programme globally. By tracking parameters like blood and steroidal profiles over time, this unit will safeguard the credibility of clean athletes while ensuring a level playing field in sports.

Notably, this is the 17th Athlete Passport Management Unit in the world which is established in India. It will serve as a specialised body responsible for monitoring and managing biological passports of athletes.

As India continues to excel on the international sports stage, the Athlete Passport Management Unit highlights the nation's strong dedication to maintaining fair play and integrity in sports and also sets a benchmark for ethical sports practices worldwide.

The event was attended by Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary (Sports), Shri Kunal, Joint Secretary (Sports), other officers of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports including Eminent–Scientists and Prof. (Dr.) P. L. Sahu, Director & CEO(I/c), NDTL.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is such a progressive step for Indian sports! 👏 Finally our athletes will get the same level of dope testing infrastructure as developed nations. Hope this helps clean up sports at all levels.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the initiative, I wonder how effective this will be at the grassroots level. Most doping cases originate from junior athletes who don't have proper guidance. The education component needs equal focus.
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Ankit S.
Great to see India taking leadership in anti-doping for the Global South! Sharing resources with neighboring countries shows real sportsmanship. 🇮🇳
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Neha T.
As a former athlete, I can't stress enough how important this is! The biological passport system is game-changing. No more getting away with micro-dosing or blood doping. Fair play for all!
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Vikram J.
The timing is perfect with India hosting so many international events. This will boost our credibility as a sporting nation. Kudos to the ministry for this forward-thinking approach!
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Sunita R.
Hope they implement this properly with complete transparency. We've seen too many doping scandals in recent years. The system needs to be foolproof and free from any external influence.

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