Union Minister inaugurated Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU)
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi. This initiative marks a significant advancement in India’s anti-doping efforts, aligning the country with international standards and reinforcing its commitment to fair, clean, and ethical sports practices.
The APMU will enable longitudinal tracking of athletes’ biological markers under the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) system, making it possible to detect doping patterns without directly identifying banned substances. This also positions India as a supportive leader for the Global South, offering expertise and resources to neighboring countries.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Union Minister inaugurated Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) |
| Location | National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi |
| Unit Name | Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU)` |
| Purpose | Manage & track Athlete Biological Passports |
| Global Significance | 17th APMU globally, 1st in India |
| Monitoring System | Tracks biological markers (blood, hormones, etc.) |
| In line with | WADA Guidelines |
| Role for Global South | Knowledge-sharing, capacity building |
| Long-Term Vision | Promote clean, ethical sports and regional collaboration |
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