India's sports sector faces significant challenges from age misrepresentation in youth competitions, stemming from inadequate birth registration infrastructure. Older athletes exploit system vulnerabilities to compete against younger opponents, gaining unfair competitive advantages and access to prestigious opportunities. Sports authorities and policymakers are now advocating for stricter penalties and improved verification mechanisms to combat this widespread issue and ensure fair competition across all age categories.

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