AFI President Adille Sumariwalla told PTI that the ‘No-Needle’ policy has come into effect immediately after it was declared yesterday. “We have declared the ‘No-Needle’ policy yesterday and it has come into effect immediately. Recently, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra has said that he would ask the Sports Ministry to implement ‘No-Needle’ policy at all the national camps in the country across all sports. “This committee will be authorised to search the rooms of athletes and ensure the compliance of No-Needle’ policy of the AFI,” a circular issued yesterday said. Strict action will be taken against those who are found violating this policy.”Sumirawalla said from now on, possession of needles inside the rooms of the trainees will be strictly prohibited.

Source: Hindustan Times May 12, 2018 12:00 UTC