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The Sports Ministry of India has released a Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) for public consultation. Key features include uniform penalties, an amnesty scheme, and a whistle-blower mechanism. The draft bill includes mandatory age verification, medical examinations, a two-tier appellate mechanism, and a dedicated national database. First-time violators face a two-year ban, second-time offenders a lifetime ban.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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