Central Government notified two significant rules on May 26, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025

Central Government notified two significant rules on May 26, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025

¨     Central government notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 on 26 May 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

¨     These rules establish the framework for two statutory bodies: the National Sports Board (NSB) and the National Sports Tribunal (NST).

¨     The National Sports Board (NSB) will serve as the central authority for granting recognition to national sports federations.

¨     NSB will also monitor compliance with governance, financial, and ethical standards by recognised sports bodies.

¨     The NSB will consist of a Chairperson and two members appointed by the central government based on the recommendation of a selection committee.

¨     The tenure of NSB members will be three years, with an upper age limit of 65 years.

¨     NSB members cannot hold any position in national or international sports bodies during their tenure.

¨     The National Sports Tribunal (NST) will be a dedicated judicial body for resolving sports-related disputes.

¨     NST is designed to settle disputes outside civil courts under the sports governance framework.

¨     The NST rules provide for digital filing of disputes, notices, and documents through a dedicated online portal.

¨     Virtual hearings are also permitted to ensure efficient and technology-enabled dispute resolution.

¨     The Chairperson of NST will serve a term of four years or until the age of 70, whichever is earlier.

¨     Members of NST will serve for four years or until the age of 67, whichever is earlier.