
National Sports Governance Bill 2025: Athlete voices, fair play, and transparency in Indian sports
Published on: Aug. 29, 2025, 10:50 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The National Sports Governance Bill 2025 marks a significant shift in Indian sports, establishing a legal framework for governance. It mandates athlete representation, including women, in sports bodies' executive committees. The bill introduces a National Sports Board and Tribunal for ethical oversight and dispute resolution, enhancing transparency through RTI, excluding BCCI due to its funding structure.