– Establishment of a regulatory board to oversee governance standards for National Sports federations (NSFs) and funding decisions.
– Creation of ethics and Dispute Resolution Commissions to enhance openness and reduce litigation related to athletic management.
– The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by P.T. Usha, opposes the regulatory board concept and warns against potential suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to perceived government interference.
– Initially passed in 2022 but delayed due to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) objections regarding autonomy violations. Revisions were made for compliance.
The National Sports Governance Bill represents an ambitious attempt at reforming India’s sports administration with aims of enhancing accountability, transparency, and compliance with global standards. Credibly addressing stakeholder concerns will be vital-while proposed measures like ethics commissions suggest promising organization shifts,resistance from key entities such as the IOA presents challenges that could potentially impact international perceptions or participation.
While revisions on previous anti-doping policies show adaptability towards global norms like those established by WADA, balanced frameworks will need stability moving forward especially crucial given aspirations around Olympics partnerships pending.
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