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.
The National Sports Board Rules outline the composition, appointment process, tenure, salaries, allowances, and powers of the National Sports Board. The Board will comprise a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the National Sports Board Rules, 2026.
The National Sports Board will function as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring adherence to governance, financial, and ethical standards.
Meanwhile, the National Sports Tribunal Rules define the appointment process, tenure, service conditions, and powers of the Tribunal’s Chairperson and Members. The rules also introduce digital mechanisms, including a dedicated online portal for filing disputes, submitting documents, virtual hearings, publication of orders, and record maintenance.
The National Sports Tribunal will act as a specialized adjudicatory body for sports-related disputes, aimed at reducing dependence on civil courts and ensuring faster, independent, and cost-effective resolution of issues related to sports governance and administration.
The government said the Tribunal is expected to streamline dispute resolution through a single-window mechanism and help reduce multiple litigations in sports-related matters.