National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026

About National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026

• These Rules provide the framework for sports governance, recognition, dispute resolution, and administrative functioning in the country.
• Notified Under: The Rules were notified under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
• Key Features of The National Sports Governance Board Rules, 2026:
  • Composition of Board: The National Sports Board shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government.
  • Selection Process: The appointments shall be made from a panel of names recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026.
  • Administrative Provisions: The Rules provide for the term of office, salary, allowances, service conditions, powers and functions of the Board.
  • Recognition Role: The National Sports Board will function as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies.
  • Compliance Function: The Board will ensure compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards by National Sports Bodies.
• Key Features of The National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026:
  • Tribunal Administration: The Rules define appointment, re-appointment, tenure, salary, allowances and powers of the Tribunal.
  • Digital Measures: The Rules provide for a dedicated portal, virtual hearings, publication of orders and digital maintenance of records.
  • Dispute Resolution Role: The Tribunal will function as a dedicated adjudicatory body for sports-related disputes.
  • Single-Window Mechanism: The Tribunal aims to ensure faster, simpler, accessible and cost-efficient disposal of disputes.