Latest National Sports Governance Act News & Updates

Union Government Notifies National Sports Governance Rules for Inclusion of Former Sportspersons

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, setting up rules to pave way for inclusion of at least four former sportspersons in administration of sports bodies, ensuring gender parity in executive bodies and outline provisions for the National Sports Election Panel.The Rules provide the framework for the inclusion of sportspersons of outstanding merit, composition of…

Union Minister Emphasizes Government’s Commitment to Sports Reforms

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Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday stated that over the last one and a half years, the Central Government has laid a strong institutional foundation that clearly reflects its intent to reform Indian sports.Dr Mandaviya was addressing the Sports Governance Conclave 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 A…

PM Modi Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi

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Varanasi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, saying the event reflects the true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and underlines the Centre’s sustained efforts to reform India’s sports ecosystem by creating wider opportunities for young talent. Addressing the inaugural ceremony via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that India’s performance across various sports has shown consistent improvement since…

India Aims to Boost Sports Ecosystem with New Administrative Reforms

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New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) As India sets its sights on becoming one of the top 10 sporting nations by 2036, the government has outlined a bold plan to transform the country’s sports ecosystem. In a significant move to professionalise sports administration, the Department of Sports has taken steps to strengthen the administrative framework that will be pivotal in realising this ambitious goal. To achieve this vision, the Department of Sports established a Task Force on Capacity Building for Sport…