DH NEWS SERVICE
new delhi, Apr 16
New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Final Conference of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Global Anti-Doping Intelligence & Investigations Network (GAIIN), outlining India’s strong commitment to clean sport and global cooperation in combating doping.
Highlighting the importance of international collaboration, the Minister stated that “a global anti-doping intelligence and investigations network can play an important role in strengthening cooperation in these critical areas,” adding that the conference brings together key stakeholders in the global fight against doping.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya highlighted that India has undertaken proactive reforms “not just for compliance, but with a genuine commitment to the integrity of sports.”
He pointed to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 as a robust statutory framework, and noted that the National Anti-Doping Amendment Act, 2025 aligns India’s regulations with global standards.
