National Sports Governance Bill gets final approval from President

Droupadi Murmu

The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the legislation that promises to overhaul India's sports administration.

The Presidential assent came on Monday, stated a central government gazette. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 18th August, 2025 and is hereby published for general information - The National Sports Governance Act, 2025," it stated. The legislation carries two major amendments to the bill.

The scope of Right to Information (RTI) has been narrowed to include only those sports bodies that rely on government funding and support, effectively keeping the BCCI out of its purview.

In addition, aspirants for the top positions in national federations will be required to serve just one term in the Executive Committee, instead of two.

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