National Sports Board

National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 were notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 to establish the National Sports Board as the central regulatory authority for sports governance in India.
National Sports Board
·       Composition : The National Sports Board consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Term of Office : The Chairperson and Members hold office for three years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, and are eligible for one reappointment.
During their tenure, the Chairperson and Members cannot hold positions in any International Sports Body, National Sports Body, affiliate unit, or National Sports Promotion Organisation to ensure independence and avoid conflict of interest.
Resignation : The Chairperson or Members may resign by giving written notice to the Central Government.
Removal from the office : Central Government may remove them on grounds such as insolvency, conviction involving moral turpitude, physical or mental incapacity, or conflict of interest.
Functions of the Board
The National Sports Board functions as the main authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial, and ethical standards.
The Board maintains the roster of the National Sports Election Panel.
The Board shall also maintain a register of affiliate units of National Sports Bodies.
The Board frames model guidelines and regulations relating to sports governance, including the structure, functioning, and procedures of committees within National Sports Bodies.
The Board undertakes consultations with stakeholders.
The Board shall promote adoption of international best practices and covenants in sports governance.
The board shall be responsible for organising training programmes, workshops, seminars, and conferences in collaboration with sports organisations.
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National Sports Tribunal
The National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 were also notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 to establish a specialised adjudicatory mechanism for sports-related disputes in India.
The Rules define the tenure, appointment and reappointment process, powers, salary, allowances and service conditions of the Chairperson and Members of the Tribunal.
The Rules emphasise digital and techno-legal governance through an online portal for filing disputes, submission of notices and documents, virtual hearings, communication of orders and maintenance of records.
The National Sports Tribunal will function as a dedicated body for adjudication of disputes relating to sports governance and administration.
The Tribunal aims to reduce dependence on civil courts by providing an independent, speedy, cost-effective and accessible dispute resolution mechanism.
It also seeks to reduce multiplicity of litigation through a single-window system for simpler and faster resolution of sports disputes.