Centre notifies National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026
On 26 May 2026 the Union Government notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
Summary
The Union Government notified two sets of rules under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The National Sports Board Rules, 2026 cover the Board's composition, term of office, salary and service conditions, powers and functions. The Board will have a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by a Search-cum-Selection Committee, and will be the central authority for recognising National Sports Bodies and ensuring their compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards. The National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 cover appointments, service conditions and powers of the Tribunal, which is meant to resolve sports disputes speedily, independently and cost-effectively, and include techno-legal measures such as a dedicated portal.
Key facts
- Notified
- 26 May 2026, Union Government
- Parent law
- National Sports Governance Act, 2025
- Rules
- National Sports Board Rules, 2026; National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026
- Board composition
- Chairperson + two Members, appointed by Centre on Search-cum-Selection Committee panel
- Board role
- Recognition of National Sports Bodies; governance, financial and ethical compliance
- Tribunal role
- Speedy, independent, cost-effective resolution of sports disputes
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026, the National Sports Board shall consist of:
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Correct answer: B — A Chairperson and two Members
The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
The National Sports Board Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 were notified under which law?
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Correct answer: D — National Sports Governance Act, 2025
Both sets of rules were notified under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.