With the focus on India’s superlative performance in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to follow guidelines on good governance in a round table meeting held in New Delhi today. The core of the discussion revolved around establishing a comprehensive sports ecosystem with a focus on planning, governance, and infrastructure.
Union Minister emphasised on the need of greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of NSFs and the need to minimise litigations so that athletes don’t have to suffer in the bargain. A 360-degree approach was highlighted as essential for comprehensive sports development.
“Our government is very clear that all the federations have to adopt good governance in their functioning. The elections need to be transparent. People have a habit of going to courts if they have lost the elections, on the other hand there are many individuals who keep sticking to their posts. This should not happen as it creates problems for our athletes”, said Union Minister.
“If we want to host the 2036 Olympics and improve our medal tally in LA 2028, all stakeholders will have to pool in their resources and efforts. We have to think of the nation first, the athletes represent the country and not an organisation,” Dr. Mandaviya said in his address.
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