The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on October 10, 2024, issued the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024.
The following has been stated:
• Establishment and Recognition of National Olympic Committee:
o There shall be a National Olympic Committee of India recognised by the Sports Regulatory Board of India subject to the provisions of this Bill.
o The NOC shall, at all times, maintain affiliation with and recognition from the IOC as the NOC of India.
o The Sports Regulatory Board of India shall not grant recognition to more than one sports organization to act as the NOC.
• Dual Recognition as National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee:
In exceptional circumstances and in the interests of Indian sport and Indian sportspersons, the Sports Regulatory Board of India may, grant recognition to a single sports organisation as both the NPC and the NOC, subject to such organisation fulfilling all the conditions applicable to the NOC and NPC as specified under this Bill and any rules prescribed.
The Suggestions/comments may be sent through email by October 25, 2024 (Friday), to the Ministry preferably by email at email id [email protected], or by post to the mentioned address:
SP-III Section, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hall No. 103, Stairs 1, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
