India's Olympic Dream: A New Horizon for Sports Federations

The sports ministry has formed a six-member committee to review financial assistance norms for National Sports Federations (NSFs) as India aims to host the 2036 Olympics. The committee, led by sports ministry officials and NSF leaders, will revise guidelines to meet emerging challenges and improve transparency.

The Sports Ministry has established a six-member committee to assess and revise the norms for providing financial assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) amidst India's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics. This initiative aims to streamline funding policies to better align with emerging challenges on the national sports front.

Headed by Joint Secretary (Sports) Kunal, the committee also includes notable members such as Target Olympic Podium Scheme CEO N S Johal and the Indian Weightlifting Federation President Sahdev Yadav, among others. This announcement follows India's proposal last November to host the 2036 Olympic Games, marking the start of a new Olympic cycle that necessitates such recalibrations.

The newly devised provisions aim to support various NSF activities, from organizing local and international tournaments to facilitating tailored athlete training. The upcoming draft sports bill, proposing entities like Ethics Commissions and a Sports Regulatory Board, underscores the emphasis on governance and transparency, though it has sparked discussions concerning potential government influence.