Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
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The Union Sports Ministry has planned a two-day Sports Conclave to bring together the national federations, sportspersons, coaches and corporate sector, to discuss the way forward for Indian sports.
Close on the heels of the vision document, approved as the National sports policy by the Union Cabinet, the government is expected to bring the Sports Bill, for better governance of sports.
It will also open the avenue for sports tribunal, for speedy justice, and quick disposal of disputes.
The judiciary will always be the last resort, and the sports tribunal, focused solely on sports matters, will attempt quick resolution.
The government is also busy rephrasing the National Anti Doping Act after the previous proposal was rejected by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).
Meanwhile, the Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviyaannounced that the Khelo India Water Sports Festival would be hosted at the Dal Lake in Srinagar, from August 21 to 23.
Five sports, Kayaking and canoeing, rowing, water skiing, shikara race and dragon boat will feature in the festival, expected to attract about 400 athletes from across the country.
“Like the Khelo India Beach Games in Diu, we want Khelo India to become more inclusive and reach out to every corner of the country,” said the minister.
Published – July 03, 2025 06:52 pm IST