Regulation for Prevention of Age Fraud by the Athletes
Regulation for Prevention of Age Fraud by the Athletes
National Licence / ID card is issued based on Birth Certificate. State / UT / Member Units / Sports Federations must verify the age of the players for age-group competitions, specifying that all players must get their age verified by way of a medical test prior to participation, PCI conduct an additional medical test to perform its due diligence.
PCI also has a Regulation Related to Age Fraud which makes those involved in age fraud liable for a two-year ban. PCI deactivates the IDs / SDMS of Para Athletes if involved in such Fraudulent Acts. However, who are assessed for age fraud and found overage in medical tests by the Orthopedic Doctors are permitted to participate only in upper age category.
