Q. With respect to the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021, consider the following statements:
- Therapeutic use of prohibited substances are exempted.
- It constitutes NADA as a body corporate.
- It establishes a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports.
- CSIR-IIIM Jammu for research in Anti-Doping Science will be the principal dope testing laboratory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 aims to prohibit doping in sports and establish a new National Anti-Doping Agency. It bans athletes and support personnel from doping, with exceptions for therapeutic use due to medical conditions. Violations may result in disqualification, ineligibility, or financial sanctions determined by the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel. The Agency will manage personal data collection and disclose specific information about violations and consequences. Additionally, the Bill creates a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports and designates the existing National Dope Testing Laboratory as the principal testing facility.