Sports & AwardsSkim2025-12-23

Deferment of National Sports Federation Elections

What Happened

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports deferred all National Sports Federation (NSF) elections until December 31, 2026. This extension allows federations to update their constitutions to comply with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The new law enforces strict age limits, tenure caps, and ethical standards for sports administrators.

Why It Matters

This move aims to professionalize Indian sports administration by ensuring all governing bodies adopt a uniform, athlete-centric legal framework.

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