Government Assures Autonomy in New Sports Regulatory Board Initiative

In response to concerns about the autonomy of the Indian Olympic Association and national federations, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya affirms the proposed Sports Regulatory Board in the draft National Sports Governance Bill aims to ensure good governance while respecting autonomy. The bill is slated for introduction in Parliament soon.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has addressed concerns about the autonomy of national sports bodies with the impending introduction of a Sports Regulatory Board under the draft National Sports Governance Bill.

According to Mandaviya, the board is essential for governance but won't interfere in daily operations.

The bill, which will be introduced in Parliament shortly, positions the regulatory board with authority over affiliations for the Indian Olympic Association and national federations while requiring transparency through public disclosures from these organizations.

(With inputs from agencies.)