The National Sports Governance Bill paves the way for a new standard of transparency, accountability, and ethical management in sports. The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financia
Mandaviya emphasised that the bill ensures an athlete-centric system, bringing good governance to sports federations and fast, time-bound dispute resolution.
Officials have earlier stated that the National Sports Governance Bill is aimed at addressing issues such as recurring litigation over National Sports Federations (NSFs) elections and athlete selections, lack of a dedicated dispute resolution forum, inadequate athlete representation in fe
The Union minister for youth affairs and sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday, outlined India's strategy towards finishing among the top 10 nations in the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. In a well-attended Khelo Bharat Conclave, representatives of the National Sports Federations, Par
Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya reaffirmed the Government's commitment to athlete welfare, stating that all sports initiatives undertaken by Modi Government are athlete-centric. Citing examples of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024, Draft National Sports Policy 2024, and t
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the ongoing conflicts and disputes within sports federations across the country, emphasising that such internal strife hinders the development and integrity of sports.
The World Rowing Federation has announced plans to organise global programmes and events in the UAE, recognising it as a leading sports destination and a hub for international sports federations, particularly in water and marine sports.
The Sports Minister emphasised on the need of 'greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of NSFs and the need to minimise litigations' so that athletes don't have to suffer in the bargain. A 360-degree approach was highlighted as essential for comprehensive sports developmen
The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the ministry has started the grassroot reforms for sports in India which will include the sports bill and policy.
A press release from the ministry said, "Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has put in public domain the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for inviting comments/suggestions of general public and the stakeholders, as part of pre-legislative consultation process."
In a significant move towards e-governance, Hockey India has launched a pioneering initiative that allows players to download their ID cards from the Member Units Portal directly. This development positions Hockey India as one of the first sports federations in India to implement such a digi