Name: Sudeep Kumar.R
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-16, Issue-1 (Special Issue: March 2026)
Page Number: 53-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19146590

ABSTRACT
Athletes may use steroids to boost the body's protein production, enhancing muscle mass and strength. They may also use steroids to enhance aggression and be more competitive on the field or in the ring. Similar to any medication, using steroids carries numerous health and career risks. Not every substance that boosts performance is illegal or detrimental to health. For instance, a player may consume a cup of coffee to enhance energy prior to a match or training session. Yet, numerous sports enthusiasts and athletes recognize the misuse of steroids in athletics. Similarly, certain athletes utilize banned stimulants to enhance their
performance in a competition to achieve victory.
Key words: Anabolic steroids, Erythropoietin, World Anti-Doping Agency, Athlete
Biological Passport, CNS stimulant.