The International Testing Agency says it has serious concerns about doping in India, alleging athletes receive advance notice of tests and avoid doping controls. The ITA warns that India must undertake major governance and structural reforms before being considered to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Officials now say they are working with Indian anti-doping bodies to address the gaps.
Indian boxer Nishant Dev extended his unbeaten professional streak in Las Vegas, winning via second-round stoppage to reach a 6-0 record. Anand Mahindra praised Dev’s “quiet and almost clinical authority,” suggesting India may be watching the rise of a serious global contender. The performance keeps Dev on course as he targets bigger fights ahead.
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