
India led the world in doping violations for the third consecutive year, according to a WADA report based on 2024 testing. With 260 adverse findings from 7,113 samples, India had the highest positivity rate among countries conducting over 5,000 tests. This marks a significant increase from previous years, with violations rising from 86 in 2021 to 213 in 2023, casting a shadow over India's sporting achievements, including its 6 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.