Sports25 January 2026
IOA asks state Olympic bodies, federations to align constitutions with National Sports Governance Act, 2025
The Indian Olympic Association has advised national sports federations and state/UT Olympic bodies to update their bye-laws and constitutions to comply with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, a step that could reshape sports administration across India.
What the IOA has asked for
The IOA has issued an advisory urging national sports federations and state/UT Olympic associations to align their governing documents with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
What could change
- Sports bodies may need to revise governance structures to match legal and ethical standards.
- Long-serving office-bearers could face new compliance requirements as federations update bye-laws.
- The move is framed as aligning with the Olympic Charter while complying with domestic law.
The advisory signals a push towards standardised governance reforms across sports organisations nationwide.