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The National Sports Governance Bill 2025 is a ground-breaking initiative which calls for accountability, transparency and athlete welfare, looking forward to Olympics and the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047

- PIYUSH JAIN

On July 23, 2025, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, introduced the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in Parliament—a milestone moment that signals a new era in Indian sports administration. For decades, our country has needed a structured, transparent, and athlete-centric governance model that aligns with international standards. This Bill not only fills that gap but also redefines the priorities of Indian sports in alignment with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's visionary goal of making India a sporting superpower as part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission.

The Bill draws its strength from best practices outlined in the Olympic Charter, Paralympic Charter, and global governance principles, while retaining India's unique cultural and sporting identity. It places sports firmly in the national development agenda, focusing on ethical management, infrastructure modernization, and athlete empowerment.

A Visionary Step Towards Reforms in Sports The journey of Indian sports reform is inseparable from the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, who, since 2014, has elevated sports to a strategic national priority. Initiatives such as Khelo India, Fit India Movement, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, and the National Education Policy 2020's emphasis on physical education have already transformed grassroots sports and athlete development.

The introduction of the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 is a natural continuation of these efforts. It ensures that our administrative and governance structures match the growing aspirations of young athletes and the nation's dream of hosting the Summer Olympics 2036.