The Central Government notified the National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
The Act aims to promote sports, ensure athlete welfare, strengthen good governance and provide fair dispute resolution in sports.
The National Sports Board (NSB) will function as the apex regulatory body for the recognition and governance of National Sports Bodies.
The National Sports Tribunal (NST) was created for the speedy and cost-effective resolution of sports-related disputes.
The Chairperson of the NST can be a current or former Supreme Court judge or a former Chief Justice of a High Court.
Appeals against the orders of the National Sports Tribunal can be filed in the Supreme Court within 30 days.