National Sports Governance Bill and Anti-Doping Amendment Passed
Why in the news
Two sports bills passed Parliament; they become law once the President signs.
Key facts
- National Olympic Committee is the sole body for Olympic sports; National Paralympic Committee for Paralympic sports.
- The National Sports Board may recognise any sports organisation as a national body; the Centre appoints its chair and members.
Governance Bill provisions
- National Sports Tribunal: swift dispute resolution; civil courts cannot interfere.
- Elections: Centre to constitute a panel of electoral officers to supervise polls of national bodies.
- Exemptions: Centre may exempt a national body from provisions if needed to promote the sport.
Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Centre may form an Appeal Panel to hear appeals against the Disciplinary Panel.
- Appeal Panel and National Anti-Doping Agency gain more autonomy.
Exam angle
- Dispute forum: National Sports Tribunal.
- Related terms: NOC, NPC, NSF, RSF.