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 National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The notification was issued on 25 May 2026 to strengthen transparency, accountability, and dispute resolution in Indian sports administration.
Under the new rules, the National Sports Board will act as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial, and ethical standards. The Board will consist of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government based on recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
The National Sports Tribunal has been established as a dedicated body for resolving sports-related disputes quickly, independently, and cost-effectively. The rules also provide digital facilities such as online filing of disputes, virtual hearings, publication of orders, and electronic record maintenance through a dedicated portal.
The Tribunal aims to reduce dependence on civil courts and provide a single-window mechanism for faster and simpler resolution of sports governance disputes in India.
