Centre notifies National Sports Board and Tribunal Rules 2026

Key facts

• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026.
• These rules were established under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, to create a framework for regulation and dispute resolution in Indian sports.
• The National Sports Board (NSB) will serve as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and monitoring compliance with ethical and financial standards.
• The NSB will consist of a chairperson and two members appointed by the central government from a panel recommended by a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
• The National Sports Tribunal (NST) will function as a dedicated body for adjudicating sports-related disputes through a single-window mechanism and virtual hearings.