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India Joins Global League as 17th Nation to Set Up Athlete Passport Management Unit in New Delhi.

International | Dated: 23 Apr 2025

In April 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E), inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi, Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This milestone establishes India as the 17th country in the world to implement a dedicated system for tracking athletes' biological profiles over time, in accordance with the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
  • - Countries currently hosting APMU facilities include the United States of America (USA), China, Great Britain, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Italy, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Spain, and Switzerland.
  • - The APMU functions as a specialized entity that oversees the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) program.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The ABP program involves continuous monitoring of athletes' biological indicators, such as blood parameters and hormone levels, to identify possible doping practices without directly detecting banned substances.
  • (ii) The launch of the APMU reflects India’s commitment to ensuring clean, fair, and transparent sporting practices.
  • (iii) The Athlete Biological Passport Operating Guidelines were introduced by WADA and have been in effect since 1 December 2009.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, India became the ______ country to establish an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU).

Correct Answer: 17th

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