Lok Sabha passes National Sports Governance Bill

The Lok Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform in Indian sports since independence. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also cleared amid opposition protests over Bihar electoral roll revisions

Hyderabad: The long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya describing it as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since independence,” despite opposition protests over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, according to a PTI report.

The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also passed when the Lok Sabha reassembled at 2 pm after an early adjournment due to opposition protests.

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“It is the single biggest reform in sports since independence. This bill will ensure accountability, justice, and the best governance in sports federations,” Mandaviya said amid sloganeering by opposition members.

“It will have massive significance in India’s sports ecosystem. It is unfortunate that such an important bill and reform does not have the Opposition’s participation,” he added.