NADA to maintain Athlete Biological Passport in NDLT after WADA approval
National Dope Testing Lab (NDLT) has been approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency to maintain Athlete Biological Passport.
Detection of doping cases is becoming harder day by day (File Photo)
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi has received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
The WADA approved it on December 6, and a press release from the sports ministry stated.
The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete's biological markers over time. By analyzing variations in parameters such as blood and steroid profiles, the ABP helps to ensure fair play in sports and to protect clean athletes.
"The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has granted approval for the NDTL, New Delhi on 6th December 2024, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)," a PIB release said.
"This milestone marks a significant achievement for India in advancing its anti-doping initiatives. India is part of a group of 17 APMUs approved by WADA worldwide.
"India's APMU would serve the country as well as the anti-doping organizations of neighboring countries."
Athlete's Biological Passport will be a solid move in NADA's effort to eliminate doping from the country, as India is one of the top countries to conduct dope tests.
India is also one with the most doping offenders behind Russia and WADA has been constantly monitoring the situation of doping in the country.
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