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- The National Sports Board (NSB) Rules, 2026 establish the NSB as the apex authority for recognizing sports bodies and monitoring governance, finance, and ethics.
- Its composition is Chairperson + 2 Members, with tenure of 5 years or till age 70 (Chairperson) and 5 years or till age 67 (Members), eligible for one re‑appointment.
- The NSB also sets frameworks for elections, athlete inclusion, and accountability in NSBs and Regional Federations.
- The National Sports Tribunal (NST) Rules, 2026 create a tribunal to handle sports‑related legal disputes.
- They define appointment, term, salary, powers, jurisdiction, and appeals, supported by a digital portal for disputes, notices, and documents.
- Together, these reforms aim to ensure transparent governance and speedy dispute resolution in Indian sports.
Question:
Q.1 Under the National Sports Board (NSB) Rules, 2026, what is the tenure of the Chairperson?a) 3 years or till age 65
b) 4 years or till age 68
c) 5 years or till age 70
d) 6 years or till age 72
Answer: c) The Chairperson serves for five years or until attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
