Bhubaneswar, July 19 (IANS) In a significant move toward structural modernisation and enhanced transparency in sports administration, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)on Sunday officially amended its constitution. The landmark changes were approved unanimously by the General Body during a Special General Body Meeting convened on July 18, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.The approved amendments align the shooting federation’s governing framework with the statutory provisions of the lan…
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a key step in implementing the National Sports Governance Act that the federation adopted during its Special General Body Meeting in May. Under the new rules, the AIFF will create separate rosters of 20 male and 20 female Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. From these, at least four voting members – two men and …
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the appointment of two Members of the National Sports Tribunal (NST), a statutory body established under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.The National Sports Tribunal has been constituted to adjudicate and hear disputes relating to sports under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Tribunal is headquartered in New Delhi, and the selected Members will be posted in Delhi…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Sports Ministry on Tuesday notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.The rules incorporate techno-legal measures for digital implementation, including notification of a dedicated portal by the Central Government for submission of disputes, notices, responses, documents and clarifications, as well …
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India will bring into force a comprehensive set of rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector from May 1, 2026, the government said on Wednesday.The new framework, notified under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, reflects the Centre’s dual objective of protecting users — especially children and vulnerable groups — from financial and psychological harm, while positioning the country as a global hub for gaming and digital cr…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and “heckling” levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee.Alemao wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women’s Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter and initiating action as per FIFA Statutes.”I am also exploring the possibility of taking u…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has broken his silence regarding allegations of harassment and “heckling” levelled by woman Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao, saying, “I want to know the meaning of ‘heckle’. Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee, wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women’s Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter …
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…
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…
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…