The rules provide the framework for the inclusion of sportspersons of outstanding merit, composition of the general body and executive committee, election procedures, and disqualification criteria for members of National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations, as per an official relea
The appointment was approved during the IOA Executive Council meeting held on 8 January 2026 and was unanimously endorsed by the IOA General House at its Annual General Meeting on 9 January 2026. Both meetings were held in Ahmedabad. The decision to formally reactivate the National Olympic A
The conclave was organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
A statement from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced, "The Union Government has notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025."
Under the evolving Khelo Bharat Niti, there is a need to bring all National Sports Federations onto a common policy and planning platform. Athlete-centric reform is at the heart of current sports policy, and the conclave provides an opportunity to reinforce this shift across all federatio
The Task Force has recently submitted its report to the Department of Sports for consideration. The report is available on the website of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYA&S).
The 'Comprehensive Internship Policy for Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and its Autonomous Bodies' will provide meaningful internship opportunities to college and university students across the Ministry and its autonomous bodies, offering first-hand exposure to sports governance,
A member of the Shimla Royal family has alleged that the Actor Rahul Bose obtained a fake Himachali Domicile certificate to gain personal benefit to win the Himachal Pradesh Rugby Football Union Elections.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has drafted three sets of draft Rules, namely, Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, and Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, called for embedding sporting culture in every household, and inculcating the passion for sports in every child.
On the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand - celebrated nationwide as National Sports Day - a special tribute was paid to the iconic player by Fumio Ogura, President, Asian Hockey Federation; Raveendran Sankaran, IPS, DG-cum-CEO, BSSA; Jitendra Rana, IPS, Inspector General o