Nationwide Sports activities Governance Invoice: Drafted with inputs from worldwide our bodies additionally, says Sports activities Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Sports activities Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday (July 17, 2025) mentioned the Nationwide Sports activities Governance Invoice, which might be tabled within the Parliament throughout subsequent week’s monsoon session, has been drafted with inputs from not simply the stakeholders but additionally worldwide our bodies just like the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIFA.

Addressing the one-day ‘Khelo Bharat Conclave’, that includes representatives from the Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA), Nationwide Sports activities Federations (NSFs), the company world and athletes, the Minister reiterated his dedication to have the Invoice handed for which he has even held discussions with former Sports activities Minister and Congress chief Ajay Maken.

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The Monsoon session of the Parliament will begin on July 21. “I did a collection of consultations with NSFs, athletes, coaches, additionally obtained 600 inputs from the general public when the draft was put on-line for solutions. I additionally had a three-hour assembly with sports activities attorneys to grasp their perspective,” Mr. Mandaviya said in his tackle.

“The IOC was consulted as properly together with worldwide sports activities federations. FIFA had a question and I despatched an officer to their headquarters to debate issues with them. The Nationwide Sports activities Invoice is now learn and might be in Parliament throughout Monsoon session,” he added however didn’t go into the specifics.

The Invoice seeks to make the nation’s sports activities directors extra accountable with the availability of a regulatory board which might have the facility to grant recognition and determine funding to NSFs primarily based on their adherence to provisions associated to good governance.

The board can even be accountable for guaranteeing compliance with the very best governance, monetary, and moral requirements. As well as, the Invoice proposes the institution of Ethics Commissions and Dispute Decision Commissions to make sure transparency in governance.

It has been opposed by the IOA, which feels {that a} regulatory board would undermine its standing because the nodal physique for all NSFs.

“I spoke to Ajay Maken (senior Congress chief) too. He made a great effort to have this Invoice handed,” mentioned Mr. Mandaviya, referring to Mr. Maken’s aggressive push for cleaner sports activities governance throughout his eventful tenure that lasted slightly over one 12 months.

Governance reforms, which focus round well timed elections, have been a thorny situation with outstanding NSFs such because the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being accused of dragging their toes on polls which have been lengthy due.

The Minister prevented taking names however urged the directors to rise above their private pursuits. “Principal nahi hum (We, not I), that ought to be the way in which ahead. We’ve got to introspect whether or not it is sufficient to only seize the chair. We’ve got to let go of ego. Give the seat to somebody higher if you happen to see one,” he mentioned. “Reforms is a step-by-step course of,” he asserted.