Sports Ministry invites public feedback on three sets of Draft National Sports Governance Rules under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: 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.

These Rules have been formulated to facilitate the implementation of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, was passed by the Lok Sabha on 11 August 2025, the Rajya Sabha on 12 August 2025, and received Presidential assent on 18 August 2025, vide Gazette Notification No. CG-DL-E-19082025-265482 with an aim to address the challenges and impediments in the governance of sports bodies and to establish a comprehensive framework for the governance and promotion of sports in India. The Act seeks to ensure ethical practices, fair play across all levels of sport, safeguard the interests of sportspersons as the primary stakeholders, and create a robust ecosystem for sports in the country.

Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) 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. They also outline provisions for the National Sports Election Panel and specify procedures for registration and periodic updating of affiliate units with the National Sports Board.

Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules prescribe the structure, functions, and composition of the National Sports Board, including the constitution of the Search-cum-Selection Committee, manner of appointment of the Chairperson and Members, staffing arrangements (as per government procedure), and provision for relaxation by the Central Government where applicable.

Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules define the institutional framework of the National Sports Tribunal, governing the appointment, tenure, and service conditions of the Chairperson, Members, and staff (as per government procedure). They further outline the powers, procedures, and administrative mechanism for the expeditious adjudication of sports-related disputes.

The Ministry invites feedback and comments from general public and concerned stakeholders, on the aforementioned draft Rules within a period of 30 days from the date of publication. The drafts are available on the official website of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Feedback/comments may be submitted to the Ministry either by post addressed to Director (Governance 1) at Hall No. 103, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, or by email at rules-nsga2025@sports.gov.in. Last date for submission of comments/feedback is 14th November 2025.

Please Click on below links to view the draft Rules:

Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules https://yas.gov.in/sports/draft-national-sports-governance-national-sports-board-rules-2025-inviting-comments

·Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules https://yas.gov.in/sports/draft-national-sports-governance-national-sports-bodies-rules-2025-inviting-comments

·Draft National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules https://yas.gov.in/sports/draft-national-sports-governance-national-sports-tribunal-rules-2025-inviting-comments