Government invites application for selection for post of Chairperson, two members of National Sports Board
New Delhi, June 23
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has invited applications for selection for the post of Chairperson and two members in the National Sports Board.
The selection is to be made in terms of the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act 2025 and National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules 2026, as per a press release from the Union Sports Ministry.
The appointment for post of Chairperson and two members in National Sports Board will be made by the Central Government on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee, constituted in terms of Rule 3(3) of National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026, from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing, having knowledge or practical experience in the field of public administration, sports governance, sports law and other related fields.
The salary and other terms and conditions of the appointment of Chairperson and Members, NSB will be governed by the provisions of the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026.
The National Sports Board will act as central authority for granting board recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards.
Eligible persons can apply through the online portal . The last date of submission of applications is July 22, 2026.
Earlier on June 20, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) created a task force which monitors motor sports with a vision to bring back Formula 1 racing in the country by the end of 2028.
"We will try to bring back F1 in India by 2028. For this, we created a task force which monitors motor sports in the country and submits its report to the Ministry," an MYAS source told ANI on Saturday.
Earlier, Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) President Arindam Ghosh attended a meeting with the Sports Ministry in New Delhi and said that the efforts are on to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and MotoGP by 2028.
Later, at the FMSCI Annual Awards function, Ghosh said, "The meeting with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State Raksha Khadse, senior officials and potential stakeholders in New Delhi, focused primarily on bringing F1, MotoGP and a round of the WRC to India.""The Federation stressed the need to develop Indian drivers and the overall development of motorsports in India, and the FMSCI's inputs were well received," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Formula 1 back in India by 2028? That's a tall order yaar. The Buddh International Circuit has been in disrepair for years. First fix the grassroot sports, then think about F1. Our kabaddi players deserve better infrastructure too.
The salary terms for NSB members need to be transparent. We've seen too many sports bodies become retirement homes for babus. Hope they appoint people with actual sports management experience, not just contacts in Delhi.
Interesting parallel - while India creates a National Sports Board for governance, they're also chasing F1 and MotoGP. Priorities seem mixed. Traditional sports like hockey and wrestling need consistent policy support, not just glamour events.
The National Sports Governance Act 2025 is a welcome step. But rules are only as good as their implementation. I hope the Search-cum-Selection Committee includes diverse voices - women, athletes from rural backgrounds, and experts from all regions. 🙏
Bringing F1 back is great for tourism and global image, but our domestic motorsport scene is struggling. Many talented drivers can't afford racing. The task force should also focus on developing local talent at grassroots level.
Let's be honest - India's sports governance needs a
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