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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘IOC, Int'l bodies consulted on National Sports Bill'
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the National Sports Governance Bill, which will be tabled in the Parliament during next week's monsoon session, has been drafted with inputs from not just the stakeholders here but also international bodies like the IOC and FIFA. Addressing the one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave', featuring representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSFs), the corporate world and athletes, the minister reiterated his commitment to have the bill passed for which he has even held discussions with former sports minister and Congress leader Ajay Maken. The monsoon session of the Parliament will start on July 21. 'I did a series of consultations with NSFs, athletes, coaches, also got 600 inputs from the public when the draft was put online for suggestions. I also had a three-hour meeting with sports lawyers to understand their perspective,' Mandaviya stated in his address. 'The IOC (International Olympic Committee) was consulted as well along with international sports federations. FIFA had a query and I sent an officer to their headquarters to discuss things with them. The National Sports Bill is now ready and will be in parliament during monsoon session,' he added but did not go into the specifics.
News18
18-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Sports Minister Seeks 5-Year Plans From Federations; Performance-Based Funding, Gene Testing Among Proposals
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged National Sports Federations to submit a five-year plan, including performance-linked funding and genetic testing for talent. Performance-linked funding models and genetic testing to identify the ideal sport for young athletes were among the key ideas floated during the inaugural Khelo Bharat Conclave, where Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called on all National Sports Federations (NSFs) to submit a five-year strategic plan by the end of August. Held over six hours, the one-day summit brought together leading voices from across Indian sports to shape a roadmap toward an ambitious goal: making India a top 10 sporting nation by the 2036 Olympics—which the country aspires to host—and ultimately breaking into the global top five by 2047. 'To begin with, I urge the NSFs to provide me a five-year policy by August, and then we can develop a 10-year plan," said Mandaviya during the packed session at a leading hotel. With the 2026 Asian Games approaching, the Minister emphasized a holistic approach to sports development. 'We not only want to win medals at the Olympics but also make sports a commercial property—inviting the world to play in India and boosting sports tourism in Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir," he added. Mandaviya also stressed the importance of internal conflict resolution within NSFs, urging them not to escalate disputes to global bodies. Notably, no federation representatives opposed the statement during the event. Among the prominent suggestions was a performance-linked funding model, proposed by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) vice president Gagan Narang, an Olympic bronze medallist in shooting. 'He felt there should be metrics to quantify where an NSF stands in terms of performance," a ministry source told PTI. 'According to him, any financial incentive should be linked to that performance assessment." Genetic Testing for Talent Identification Controversial but attention-grabbing was the suggestion from All India Football Federation (AIFF) chief Kalyan Chaubey, who proposed the use of genetic testing to help identify the most suitable sport for aspiring athletes. 'Mr Chaubey felt that we should have this mechanism to understand what sport would work best for an aspiring athlete for optimum performance. It was an interesting suggestion," the source said. Genetic testing involves analyzing an athlete's DNA for markers linked to muscle development, endurance, cardiovascular capacity, and oxygen intake—data that can help match athletes to sports aligned with their physical capabilities. Push for Greater International Representation Former IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta called for increased Indian presence in international sports governance, including the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). While India currently holds two major roles—Randhir Singh heads the OCA, and Nita Ambani serves on the IOC—Mehta urged the government to secure more such positions to enhance India's global influence in sport. Mandaviya also appealed to corporate stakeholders, especially Public Sector Units (PSUs), to increase their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding toward sports from 1% to 5%. However, corporations raised concerns over a lack of branding opportunities and complicated tax structures. 'Unlike cricket, they don't gain much visibility from their Olympic sport investments," said the source. 'They want greater ease of doing business, including tax relief." Three-Tier Talent Pipeline in Focus Officials also discussed a three-tier talent development structure, beginning with residential sports schools and culminating at Olympic Training Centres. The government's new five-year plan (2026-27 to 2030-31) envisions: Tier 1: Over 16,500 school athletes in residential sports schools. Tier 2: Around 6,500 athletes reaching the intermediate level. Tier 3: An elite group of over 1,300 athletes groomed as potential international medal-winners. WFI Expresses Concern Over Corporate Interference Not all feedback was positive. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) expressed dissatisfaction with corporate involvement in their sport. top videos View all 'They're unhappy with corporates 'luring away' talent groomed by the federation," the source revealed. 'According to WFI, these organizations do not follow their structured plans and interfere with athlete development." (with PTI inputs) tags : aiff asian games Kalyan Chaubey khelo india Mansukh Mandaviya NSF sports minister view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 17, 2025, 23:24 IST News sports Sports Minister Seeks 5-Year Plans From Federations; Performance-Based Funding, Gene Testing Among Proposals Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. 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New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Focus on good governance, sports minister tells NSFs
NEW DELHI: In its bid to finish among top 10 countries by 2036 Olympics, which India has bid, the sports minister has outlined a programme for stakeholders to follow. . According to sports ministry statement sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Sports is a public movement. We can set goals and achieve them only if we all work together. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modiji always believes in a united force when it comes to sport and we have to shed our egos, focus on comprehensive planning and convert plans into a substantial output.' The Khelo Bharat Conclave was attended by key stakeholders including sports institutions, corporate houses and eminent sports persons. The statement said that while athletes remain at the heart of the Khelo Bharat Niti, the government has highlighted how the National Sports Federations, state governments and corporate houses have to play a major role to ensure India finishes among the top 10 nations in 2036 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics. Stakeholders attending the six-hour-long Khelo Bharat conclave were unanimous in their view that the government policy was ambitious and an honest endeavour towards achieving global standards in sports. The Conclave featured four impactful presentations, i.e. on Sports Governance reforms, the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, India's medal-winning roadmap, and the 'One Corporate One Sport' initiative, collectively outlining a comprehensive vision to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse. Every presentation was followed by interactive sessions where several stakeholders offered suggestions that were recorded by senior ministry officials.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Put nation first, shed your egos' - Mansukh Mandaviya's stern message to NSFs
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: 'Put the interest of the nation first and shed your egos if you truly wish for India to become a global sporting powerhouse,' said Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya , delivering a forceful message to the country's national sports federations (NSFs). His statement comes after recurrent instances where NSFs have engaged in factionalism, misgovernance, and financial impropriety, which in turn have led to ongoing court cases and the formation of ad-hoc committees. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! At the 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' organised here on Thursday, Mandaviya met representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), NSFs, corporates, and top sports administrators for a day-long brainstorming session. The minister outlined India's medal strategy for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games — aiming for a finish among the top 10 nations in the world — and discussed the efforts needed to make the country a sporting force by 2047. 'Sport is a public movement. We can set goals and achieve them only if we all work together. We have to shed our egos, focus on comprehensive planning, and convert plans into substantial output,' Mandaviya said in his keynote address. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Mandaviya put the onus on the NSFs to take the lead and begin the process of good governance on a war footing. Among other topics, critical discussions were held on the upcoming 'National Sports Governance Bill', which will be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 21. While athletes remain at the heart of the Khelo Bharat Niti (national sports policy), the government highlighted how federations, state governments, and corporate houses must play a major role in ensuring India finishes among the top 10 nations in the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics. 'We need to assess at once where we are and where we want to go. To begin with, I urge the NSFs to provide me with a five-year policy by August, and then we can develop a 10-year plan. With the Asian Games in 2026, we need a holistic approach because we not only want to win medals at the Olympics but also make sports a commercial property — where we can invite the world to come and play in India and boost sports tourism,' he said. The discussions also revolved around producing quality coaches, grooming sports administrators, developing the sports goods business, and controlling the menace of doping. 'We are happy to provide all support to NSFs, but going forward, we will also start looking at performance-based grants. This will ensure that we are focused and serious with our planning and how we run the game,' he added. The ministry urged NSFs to prepare a proper calendar of events so that athletes do not suffer logistical issues. Mandaviya informed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIFA — football's global governing body — and international federations (IFs) were deeply consulted during the drafting stage of the governance bill to incorporate their suggestions and work on the objections raised. The minister said he even held discussions with former sports minister and Congress leader Ajay Maken, who was instrumental in the passage of the National Sports Development Code of India in 2011. 'IOC was consulted as well, along with IFs. FIFA had a query, and I sent an officer to their headquarters to discuss it with them. The bill is now ready. I did a series of consultations with NSFs, athletes, coaches and also received 600 inputs from the public when the draft was put online for suggestions. I also had a three-hour meeting with sports lawyers to understand their perspective,' he said. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Khelo Bharat Conclave seeks collective effort for Indian sports
The Union Government highlighted the way for National Sports Federations, State Governments, and Corporate houses towards playing a major role in taking Indian sports forward in the global arena, at the Khelo Bharat Conclave on Thursday. 'Sports is a public movement. We can set goals and achieve them only if we all work together,' said the Union Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya. The Conclave saw four presentations on Sports governance reforms, Khelo Bharat Niti, India's medal-winning roadmap and the 'One Corporate One Sport' initiative. Every presentation was followed by an interactive session. 'By employing this integrated policy, India can shine in the world of entertainment, generate jobs and provide direction to the youth of India,' said the Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Khadse. 'I urge the National Sports Federations to provide a five-year policy by August and then we can develop a 10-year plan. With the Asian Games next year, we need a holistic approach because we not only want to win medals in the Olympics, but make sports a commercial property, inviting the world to come and play in India and boost sports tourism. We are happy to provide all support to NSFs, but we will also look at performance based grants,' Mandaviya said. Apart from good governance, there was discussion on improving the quality of coaches and sports administrators, enhance sports goods business and address the menace of doping.
