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Mandaviya’s Sports Bill Sets Stage for Athlete-Centric Reform and Olympic Readiness

Updated: July 24, 2025 09:46

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In a landmark move, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to overhaul India’s sports administration with transparency, accountability, and athlete welfare at its core.
 
Governance Overhaul
 
- Establishes National Sports Governing Bodies including the National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, and Regional Sports Federations.
 
- Introduces a National Sports Board to regulate recognition, funding, and compliance of sports federations.
 
- All federations must attain board recognition to access central government support.
Athlete Empowerment and Ethics
 
- Mandates athlete representation in decision-making processes.
 
- Sets age and tenure limits for sports officials, with flexibility aligned to international norms.
 
- Requires internal grievance redressal mechanisms to ensure safe, harassment-free environments.
 
Dispute Resolution and Oversight
 
- Proposes a National Sports Tribunal chaired by a Supreme Court judge for swift and fair resolution of disputes.
 
- Tribunal decisions can only be challenged in the Supreme Court, ensuring finality and efficiency.
 
- Sports bodies brought under the RTI Act, including the BCCI, to promote public accountability.
 
Olympic Vision and Global Alignment
 
- Bill aligns Indian sports governance with international standards, supporting India’s bid for the 2036 
Summer Olympics.
 
- Introduces a National Sports Election Panel to oversee fair elections within federations.
 
Anti-Doping Amendment
 
- A separate bill addresses WADA’s concerns over government interference in NADA, ensuring autonomy and compliance.
 
This sweeping reform signals a historic shift toward athlete-first governance and ethical sports management.
 
Sources: Business World, The Hindu, India Today, Firstpost, MSN India.

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