National Sports Governance Rules, 2026

Ministry

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS)

Background

• Notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

National Sports Board (NSB)

• Central authority for recognition of National Sports Federations.
• Composition:
  • Chairperson
  • Two Members

National Sports Tribunal (NST)

• Handles sports-related disputes.
• Chairperson:
  • 5-year term
  • Maximum age: 70 years
• Members:
  • 5-year term
  • Maximum age: 67 years

UPSC Prelims

• National Sports Governance Act, 2025
• NSB vs NST

Mains Keywords

• Sports Governance
• Institutional Reforms
• Transparency
• Good Governance