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The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

About National Sports Board

• It will function as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards.
• Composition
  • It shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members to be appointed by the Central Government.
  • It is constituted from a panel of names recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
• Term of Office
  • The Chairperson and every other Member shall hold office for a term of three years or till they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
  • They are eligible for re-appointment for one more term.
• Functions
  • The Board shall maintain a register of affiliate units of the National Sports Bodies registered with the Board.
  • They specify model guidelines or regulations in relation to matters of sports governance

Key Facts about National Sports Tribunal

• It will serve as a dedicated adjudicatory body for sports-related disputes in the country.
• It is aimed at reducing reliance on civil courts and ensuring independent, speedy, effective and cost-efficient disposal of disputes relating to sports governance and administration.
• Composition: Chairperson and two other members appointed by the Central Government.
• Eligibility Criteria
  • Chairperson shall be a person who is or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court.
  • Members shall be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in sports, public administration and law.
• Term of Office
  • The Chairperson shall hold office for a term of 5years or till he attain the age of 75 years, whichever is earlier.
  • The Members shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till they attain the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.
• Powers
  • It will have powers similar to those of a civil court.
  • No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter on which the Tribunal is empowered to determine, and no injunction shall be granted.

Source: PIB

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