New Delhi: Athletes from India have gotten the dubious distinction of being involved in the highest number of dope violations, with 260 such dope-related activities being recorded in 2024, a new World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed, reported Times of India.The report, which was published on the website of WADA on Tuesday (December 17), has ranked India as the world’s worst doping offender for the third consecutive time.The latest report ranking India on top for doping instances has come when India is preparing to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth games in 2030. India is also trying hard to host the 2036 Olympics. Earlier, while meeting an Indian delegation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had flagged its concerns over repeated doping incidents.According to WADA report, India had a positivity rate of 3.6%, accounting for 260 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) which is highest among all other countries.Among the various categories of sports, Athletics (76) recorded the highest number of doping cases in 2024, followed by weightlifting (43) and wrestling (29), reported The Hindu. Among other countries, French athletes accounted for the second highest number on the list in 2024 with 91 positive cases, while Italy was third with 85 instances.Following the report was released, India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) issued a statement reaffirming its fight against doping.“In recent years, India has witnessed a significant strengthening of its anti-doping framework. To tackle the menace of doping in sports, NADA India has not only increased the number of tests but also increased the emphasis on education and awareness,” said NADA in the statement, reported The Hindu.