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Sports News: No annual target test for NADA this financial year, what can be possible repercussions?

In the current financial year, the National Anti Doping Agency will not have its annual target test, which the agency usually conducts amid the COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Also, there is going to be a massive cut in the number of dope tests on athletes. NADA had stopped collecting samples when the lockdown started in March and resumed this month after the ministry of health and family affairs approved its standard operating procedures (SOP) last month. The SOP by the ministry The SOP also prioritises testing of 'higher risk athletes' which includes registered testing pool athletes, athletes who have qualified/core probables for Olympics and Paralympics.

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  • Released : 23-Nov-2020

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