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India plans to make supplying banned substances to athletes a crime, with penalties up to five years in prison. This follows a rise in doping cases, particularly in athletics.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the proposal, which includes targeting coaches and supply chain stakeholders. The draft law also imposes fines and jail terms for those providing banned substances. Read more culture coverage.
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Lawmakers to consider jail terms for suppliers in response to rising doping cases. India plans to make supplying banned substances to athletes a crime, with penalties up to five years in prison. This follows a rise in doping cases, particularly in athletics.
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Runner World published this brief on October 29, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 29, 2026.
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