National Sports Governance Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha

Paper- III : Unit Ist & IIIrd

National Sports Governance Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Objective: This bill is being brought to improve sports governance, to improve performance in sports and to reduce disputes related to sports federations.

Provisions:

  1. Establishment of National Sports Governing Body:  To establish coordination and harmony among various sports organizations like: National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, National Sports Federations, Regional Sports Federations etc.
  2. Establishment of National Sports Board:  Appointment of Chairman and Members – By Central Government

Qualification: Special knowledge related to public administration, sports governance, sports
Work-

    • May cancel or suspend recognition of sports organization.
    • To issue guidelines on the code of ethics safety measures.
  1. National Sports Election Panel:  To look after free and fair election work in sports bodies.
  2. National Sports Tribunal: –  To ensure speedy resolution of sports related disputes

Composition:
Chairman: Judge of S.C. or Chief Justice of H.C.
Member: Sports, Public Administration or Law Expert
Note:- It has power of Civil Court.

  1. Directive to each national sports governing body to formulate a code of conduct in line with international best practices.
  2.  Safe Sports Policy and Grievance Redressal: – To ensure the safety of women and minor athletes

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