The Anti Doping Rules of National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) became operational from 1st January 2009. NADA is responsible for sample collection work of athletes for dope analysis during the National Level competitions. Until 30.6.2011, NADA has collected 6607 samples of sportsperson out of which 242 have been returned positive for dope substances. Out of the 242 positive cases, sanctions have been imposed on 135 cases by the Anti Doping Disciplinary Panel since January 2009. In the recent doping incidents in Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala, 8 athletes were found positive in dope testing. This was stated by Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports, in the Rajya Sabha today, in a written reply to a question by Shri Tariq Anwar.
The Minister further stated that the Government has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal, retired Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, as a one member Committee on 07.07.2011 to enquire into all the aspects of the issues relating to prevalence of Doping. The terms of reference of the inquiry Committee are as under :-
I. To determine the facts and circumstances leading to large scale recent incidents of alleged doping in Athletics discipline.
II. To examine reasons for such large scale prevalence of doping and modus operandi involved, including availability of the prohibited substances in and around training camps/competitions.
III. To enquire into the role to agencies involved, if any.
IV. To suggest remedial measures to improve the protocols of dope testing and its integrity and promotion so that such lapses, if any, do not happen in future.
V. Any other issues.
In addition, the Sports Minister disclosed that the Government has taken the following corrective measures through NADA to curb doping in sports:-
I. Increased frequency of testing of Core probables undergoing training at various centres for London Olympics, 2012
II. Surprise checking of rooms of Athletes, coaches and Support Personnel at training institutes and surprise collection of samples.
III. Distribution of educational materials related to dope related issues amongst Sportspersons, Coaches & Support Personnel
IV. Increase in Seminar/Workshops/Teaching Sessions with Athletes and Coaches.
V. Closer surveillance and vigilance on Coaches and Support Personnel through their Employers.
The Minister further stated that the Government has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal, retired Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, as a one member Committee on 07.07.2011 to enquire into all the aspects of the issues relating to prevalence of Doping. The terms of reference of the inquiry Committee are as under :-
I. To determine the facts and circumstances leading to large scale recent incidents of alleged doping in Athletics discipline.
II. To examine reasons for such large scale prevalence of doping and modus operandi involved, including availability of the prohibited substances in and around training camps/competitions.
III. To enquire into the role to agencies involved, if any.
IV. To suggest remedial measures to improve the protocols of dope testing and its integrity and promotion so that such lapses, if any, do not happen in future.
V. Any other issues.
In addition, the Sports Minister disclosed that the Government has taken the following corrective measures through NADA to curb doping in sports:-
I. Increased frequency of testing of Core probables undergoing training at various centres for London Olympics, 2012
II. Surprise checking of rooms of Athletes, coaches and Support Personnel at training institutes and surprise collection of samples.
III. Distribution of educational materials related to dope related issues amongst Sportspersons, Coaches & Support Personnel
IV. Increase in Seminar/Workshops/Teaching Sessions with Athletes and Coaches.
V. Closer surveillance and vigilance on Coaches and Support Personnel through their Employers.
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