Athletics Ethics and Fair Play in India

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the governing body for athletics in India, recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, earned the nickname 'Flying Sikh' for his remarkable speed and achievements in athletics.

The National Athletics Championships is the most prestigious annual athletics event in India, where athletes compete for national titles in various track and field disciplines.

Norman Pritchard, an Indian athlete, won the first individual Olympic medal in athletics for India at the 1900 Paris Olympics, securing a silver medal in the 200-meter hurdles.

Disqualification is the term used to describe the removal of an athlete from a competition due to a violation of the rules, resulting in the athlete's results being nullified.

Ashwini Akkunji, an Indian athlete, was stripped of her bronze medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after a doping violation was detected in her sample.

Cheating is the term used to describe the intentional violation of the rules of a competition by an athlete or team, typically involving deception or manipulation to gain an unfair advantage.

Doping is the term used to describe the use of prohibited substances or methods to enhance athletic performance, which is considered unethical and against the principles of fair play.

Santhi Soundarajan, an Indian athlete, was banned for life from athletics due to multiple doping violations, including the use of prohibited substances and tampering with samples.

Unsportsmanlike conduct is the term used to describe the act of intentionally injuring or harming an opponent during a competition, violating the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.

Sushil Kumar, an Indian wrestler, was stripped of his bronze medal in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2012 London Olympics after a doping violation was detected in his sample.

Bribery is the term used to describe the act of offering or accepting money or other benefits to influence the outcome of a competition, which is considered unethical and against the principles of fair play.

Nirmala Sheoran, an Indian athlete, was banned for eight years in 2019 due to a doping violation involving the use of a prohibited substance.

Tanking is the term used to describe the act of deliberately losing a competition or match to gain an advantage in a subsequent competition or match, which is considered unethical and against the principles of fair play.

Dutee Chand, an Indian athlete, was banned for two years in 2021 due to a doping violation involving the presence of a prohibited substance in her sample.