NSU Manipur organises workshop on "Doping in Sports: Ethics and Regulation"
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, October 09 2025: The National Sports University (NSU), Manipur, successfully conducted a 1-day workshop on "Doping in Sports: Ethics and Regulation" at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal today.

The workshop was graced by dignitaries, including Dr Shyam Sundar Rath, Vice Chancellor (O), National Sports University; N Kunjarani Devi, Padma Shri awardee and Commandant, CRPF; and Dr L Dibamani Singh, Registrar, National Sports University.

Delivering the welcome address, Dr Thumchuichan Raman, Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Psychology, encouraged the students of the NSU Manipur, to recognize their vital role as the future of Indian sports.

She emphasized that understanding the ethics and regulations of anti-doping is a non-negotiable aspect of their pursuit of sporting excellence.

She highlighted that the workshop aims to educate, sensitize, and equip participants with the knowledge required to promote clean and fair sports.

In his address, Dr Shyam Sundar Rath emphasized the importance of doping awareness among students pursuing sports-related disciplines.

He stated that sports medicine is an integral part of their syllabus and that future professionals in physical education, sports coaching, sports psychology, and sports nutrition must possess comprehensive knowledge of doping and its ethical implications.

Dr Shyam Sundar Rath remarked that although the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) were established in 1999 and 2005 respectively, instances of doping among athletes existed much earlier.

He noted that understanding this historical background is crucial for appreciating the current framework of anti-doping regulations.

N Kunjarani Devi shared her inspiring journey in sports, recalling that her passion for athletics began in 1978 when she actively participated in various games, with weightlifting becoming her preferred discipline.

She said that her interest in sports grew stronger after watching Indian track athlete PT Usha compete in the 1982 Asian Games, whose performance became a major source of inspiration for her to pursue a sports career with dedication and focus.

Speaking on the dangers of doping, she cautioned athletes to stay away from such practices and to uphold honesty, discipline, and integrity in their pursuit of sporting excellence.

Dr L Dibamani Singh emphasized that doping is a serious violation that undermines the core values of fair play, integrity, and equal competition in sports.

Highlighting the growing commercial and competitive pressures that often lead sportspersons to unethical choices, Dr L Dibamani Singh cautioned that such practices damage the credibility of sports and set a harmful example for younger athletes.

He urged students to uphold ethical standards and gain deeper awareness through such workshops to promote clean and fair sportsmanship.

Dr P L Sahu, Director and COE, National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, gave a detailed presentation on "Anti-Doping System in India" .

Prof A K Joy, Professor and Head, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal; and Dr L Sobhashini Devi, Senior Resident, Department of Sports Medicine, RIMS, Imphal, also made comprehensive presentations on "Winning Clean" and "Accidental Doping" respectively.

The programme was also attended by Dr N Amitrasen Singh, Head (in-charge), Department of Physical Education, along with faculty members and many students.

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