The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has instructed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) overseeing Olympic disciplines to disclose their qualification and athlete selection process for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by July 15. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the selection process. NSFs are required to publish the complete qualification pathway, selection criteria, and procedures on their official websites.
Furthermore, the Ministry has restated its policy that selection criteria for major multi-sport events, including the Olympic Games, must be finalized and publicly available at least two years before the respective event. NSFs are also mandated to share the selection framework with their affiliated State and Union Territory associations and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for wider dissemination among athletes and stakeholders.
The qualification pathways for the Los Angeles Olympics have already been released by the respective International Federations, enabling Indian federations to promptly finalize and publish their athlete selection framework. All recognized NSFs have been directed to complete this process by July 15 to bring greater clarity and consistency to the athlete selection process.
This directive aims to ensure that qualification pathways, eligibility criteria, and selection procedures are transparent and available in the public domain well in advance. By providing athletes with comprehensive knowledge of the requirements, they can plan their Olympic campaigns effectively.
