National Sports Administration Bill
▪ Key features include establishing a National Sports Board to monitor the activities of sports
associations and federations in the country, including BCCI, and setting up a National Sports Tribunal to resolve sports-related disputes.
▪ This bill ensures that all recognized national sports organizations come under the Right to Information Act.
▪ The bill’s explanatory statement mentions that bringing positive changes in sports administration is essential to improve Indians’ participation in international competitions, as part of preparatory activities for bidding for the 2036 Olympics.
National Sports Board
▪ This board will have powers to formulate rules for the proper functioning of national associations and federations for sports and to monitor their activities.
▪ All federations in the country must obtain recognition from this board to receive central government funding.
National Sports Tribunal
▪ This tribunal will have the powers of a civil court. Appeals against its decisions can only be made to the Supreme Court.
