The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has classified the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) as a high-risk Category A nation for doping, placing it alongside countries like Russia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. This new classification comes as India ranked among the top two countries globally for anti-doping violations in athletics between 2022 and 2025. AIU chair David Howman expressed concern over the inadequacy of India's domestic anti-doping program, stating that it does not match the high risk of doping in the country. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla noted that the increase in violations is partly due to more rigorous testing, which is exposing more offenders. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has also flagged the availability of performance-enhancing drugs in India as a serious issue, with authorities now focusing on disrupting supply chains. This situation is particularly critical as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and aims for the 2036 Olympic Games, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) emphasizing the need for improvements in anti-doping efforts.