About Book
Doping in Sports: Risks, Rules, and Responsibilities is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to address one of the most critical challenges in modern sport — the issue of doping. As competitive sport continues to evolve, the misuse of performance-enhancing substances and methods threatens athlete health, fair play, and the integrity of sport itself. This book provides systematic, accurate, and up-to-date knowledge to promote awareness, prevention, and ethical responsibility.
The text covers the concept and history of doping, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations, the World Anti-Doping Code, banned substances and methods, testing procedures, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and the Biological Passport Program. It also explains the health risks, legal consequences, and long-term career implications associated with doping. Special emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of athletes and coaches, ethical decision-making, and strategies for promoting a clean and doping-free sports culture.
Supported by real-world case studies, structured explanations, and practical insights, this book serves as an essential academic and reference resource for students, athletes, coaches, physical education teachers, sports administrators, and researchers. By encouraging informed choices and integrity in sport, it aims to strengthen the foundation of clean, fair, and responsible competition.
About Author
Dr. Manjunatha E is a Physical Education academician, researcher, and coach with a Ph.D. in Physical Education from Kuvempu University and KSET qualification. He is currently serving as Physical Education Coordinator at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) University, Bengaluru, with over five years of experience in teaching, coaching, research, and academic administration.
His areas of specialization include sports science, biomechanics, sports psychology, physical fitness assessment, ICT in physical education, sports management, and officiating. He has published more than 25 research papers in UGC CARE, Scopus-indexed, and peer-reviewed international journals and has authored and co-authored several academic books and book chapters in the field of physical education and sports sciences.
He has actively participated in inter-university, university, and district-level sports competitions, representing his institutions in football and other sports disciplines, alongside active involvement in coaching, officiating, and competitive sports events. He has also presented research papers at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes, and serves as a reviewer for reputed peer-reviewed international journals. He remains committed to promoting excellence in physical education through innovative teaching, research, and student development.
Mr. Raghavendra M is a dedicated academician in the field of Physical Education and Sports Sciences with more than eleven years of teaching experience at degree and university levels. He is currently serving in the Department of Studies in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Mysore.
He completed B.A. (HEP) from the University of Mysore and obtained B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed degrees with distinction from Mangalore University. He qualified the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) and is pursuing doctoral research in Physical Education.
His areas of interest include health-related fitness, physical fitness assessment, sports psychology, and performance analysis. He has published research articles in national and international journals and has presented papers at various conferences. He has actively participated in faculty development programmes, workshops, and seminars related to research methodology, yoga, and contemporary issues in physical education.
He has also contributed as a technical official in national-level athletic championships and served on organizing committees for national tournaments. His academic and professional contributions reflect a strong commitment to the advancement of physical education and sports sciences.
