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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Anti-doping amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday tabled the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, providing greater 'operational independence' to the country's Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as prescribed by WADA. he contentious National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports has been retained but it would no longer have the NADA appeals panel under its jurisdiction as was the case in the original act passed in 2022. That act could not be implemented as WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) objected to 'government interference' in the NADA's functioning. 'The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to enhance institutional and operational independence of the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel and the National Anti-Doping Agency to ensure autonomy in their decisions pertaining to operations, investigations and enforcement activities,' stated the bill's objectives.
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Anti-Doping Amendment Bill Asserting NADA's Operational Independence Tabled In Lok Sabha
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday tabled the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, providing greater "operational independence" to the country's Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as prescribed by WADA. The contentious National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports has been retained but it would no longer have the NADA appeals panel under its jurisdiction as was the case in the original act passed in 2022. That act could not be implemented as WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) objected to "government interference" in the NADA's functioning. "The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to enhance institutional and operational independence of the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel and the National Anti-Doping Agency to ensure autonomy in their decisions pertaining to operations, investigations and enforcement activities," stated the bill's objectives. The Board was previously empowered to constitute the appeal panel and "oversee the activities" of NADA. This provision has been done away with in the amended bill which asserts NADA's autonomy. "The Director General or any other staff member of the Agency shall have operational independence from any National Sports Federation, International Federation, National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee or any Government department or agency with responsibility for sport or anti-doping," the amended bill states. A day before the bill's introduction, a sports ministry source had told PTI that amendments were necessary to ensure that India does not end up being suspended by WADA. "If we had implemented the 2022 act, it would have invited a ban from WADA. Our lab would have been de-recognised. So, the changes were necessary," the source had said. The amended bill comes at a time when last month India topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's 2023 testing figures among countries which analysed 5,000 or more samples. The sports ministry has promised an "aggressive clean-up" to deal with the menace and asserted that testing has significantly gone up. As per the 2023 figures, India's positivity rate for banned substances stood at 3.8 per cent -- 214 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) from 5606 samples. The sample size was significantly higher from 2022 when 3865 tests returned an AAF rate of 3.2 per cent. Of the 5606 tests, 2748 were conducted in-competition. India's positivity rate for banned substances was significantly higher than China (28,197 samples, 0.2 per cent AAF rate), USA (6798 samples, 1.0 per cent AAF rate), France (11,368 samples, 0.9 per cent AAF rate), Germany (15,153 samples, 0.4 per cent AAF rate) and Russia (10,395 samples, 1.0 per cent AAF rate). Athletics leads the number of India's positive cases with 61 AAFs from 1223 samples -- 567 in-competition and 539 out-of-competition urine samples as well as 117 blood samples. Weightlifting accounted for 38 AAFs from 451 samples, while powerlifting and wrestling contributed 28 and 10 AAFs respectively.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Government introduces two Bills in Lok Sabha, seeks to transform sports governance landscape
NEW DELHI: Keeping an eye on India's bid for the 2036 summer Olympic games, the govt on Wednesday introduced two sports related proposed legislations in the Lok Sabha. It includes the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 that proposes to institute a national-level Board which will have sweeping powers to lay down rules to ensure accountability and oversee the functioning of federations, including the cash-rich cricket body the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The other Bill - National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - pertains to amending the existing legislation (National Anti-Doping Act, 2022) to make the country's law in sync with the international best practices and the World Anti-Doping Code. 'It is the endeavour of India to host major international sports events in the country and preparation for the same are underway. Also, as a part of the preparatory activities for the bidding of Summer Olympic Games 2036, it is imperative that the sports governance landscape undergoes a positive transformation...,' said Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the National Sports Governance Bill's statement of objectives. Both the Bills were introduced in the House by Mandaviya in a din as the opposition members indulged in noisy protests against the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Besides having a provision of establishing a National Sports Board, the National Sports Governance Bill also provides for setting up a National Sports Tribunal, which will have the powers of a civil court to dispose of sports related disputes ranging from selection to election involving federations and athletes. There will, however, be a provision for appeal to the Supreme Court against any order of the Tribunal, unless the International charters and statutes provide for appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Once the Bill becomes a law, all recognised national sports bodies, including BCCI, will come under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005. The move has long been opposed by the BCCI since it is not dependent on government funding. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Bill also has provision of restricting the use of national name and insignia for any competition without obtaining necessary approval. Establishment of the National Sports Governing Bodies for the respective recognised sports organisations, and setting up a National Sports Election Panel consisting of former members of the Election Commission of India or the State Election Commission to oversee the conduct of free and fair elections to the executive committees and the athletes committee of the national sports bodies are other key provisions of the Bill. The other bill - National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill-2025 - seeks to incorporate the changes sought by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which had in the past objected to government interference in the functioning of the country's Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). 'It has been the constant endeavour of the government of India to strengthen the anti-doping framework and the amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 are proposed in keeping with the need to align the said Act with the international best practices and the World Anti-Doping Code,' said Mandaviya in the Bill's statement of objectives. The Bill also seeks to enhance institutional and operational independence of the National Anti-Doping Appeal panel and the National Anti-Doping Agency to ensure autonomy in their decisions pertaining to operations, investigations and enforcement activities.
News18
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Sports Ministry Introduces National Anti-Doping Bill 2025 To Boost NADA's Autonomy
Last Updated: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha to enhance NADA's independence and align with WADA standards. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to provide greater operational independence to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), aligning India's framework with global standards set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Contentious Board Retained, but Powers Curtailed One of the notable features of the bill is the retention of the National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports—a provision that had drawn criticism in the original 2022 Act. However, the Board will no longer have control over the NADA Appeals Panel, a key change aimed at reducing government influence over doping-related adjudication. Under the original act passed in 2022, the Board had the authority to constitute the appeals panel and oversee NADA's activities. These provisions were flagged by WADA as signs of government interference, leading to a delay in the Act's implementation. The amended bill explicitly states: 'The Director General or any other staff member of the Agency shall have operational independence from any National Sports Federation, International Federation, National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, or any Government department or agency with responsibility for sport or anti-doping." WADA Compliance Prevents Possible Suspension A day before the bill was tabled, a sports ministry source told PTI that the amendments were essential to avoid potential sanctions from WADA. 'If we had implemented the 2022 act, it would have invited a ban from WADA. Our lab would have been de-recognised. So, the changes were necessary," the source said. India has been under close scrutiny by WADA in recent years, and aligning with global anti-doping standards was critical to maintaining its credibility and operational continuity in international sports. The introduction of the amended bill comes shortly after India emerged as the top country in terms of total doping tests conducted in 2023 among nations that analyzed 5,000 or more samples, according to WADA figures. In 2023, India's positivity rate stood at 3.8%, with 214 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) out of 5,606 samples tested. This marked an increase in both sample size and positivity rate compared to 2022, when 3,865 tests yielded a 3.2% positivity rate. Athletics, Weightlifting Lead in Doping Violations Among Indian sports, athletics accounted for the highest number of positive cases in 2023 with 61 AAFs from 1,223 samples, including 567 in-competition, 539 out-of-competition urine samples, and 117 blood samples. (with PTI inputs) Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt set to table National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in Parliament: BCCI to come under its scope
Live Events Recurring litigation related to NSF elections and athlete selections Absence of a dedicated dispute resolution body Weak athlete representation in governing bodies Gender imbalance in leadership roles Non-uniform electoral processes Financial opacity and mismanagement Lack of internal grievance redressal frameworks Court delays affecting sporting events No legal status for safe sport mechanisms Limited enforceability of existing code provisions Clarifying Misconceptions (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Central government is preparing to introduce the long-anticipated National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in Parliament on Wednesday. This landmark legislation is aimed at establishing a legal framework to ensure transparent and fair functioning of National Sports Federations (NSFs), while also enhancing athlete protection through safe sport protocols and grievance redressal bill seeks to promote sports ethics, safeguard athletes' interests, and resolve administrative disputes through a standardized governance structure for NSFs. In a parallel move, the government will also present the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. This amendment intends to align India's anti-doping laws with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and global norms. It will also ensure independence for both the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) and the Anti-Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP).This legislative step marks a significant achievement for the BJP-led NDA government. The governance bill had earlier been returned twice by the Cabinet and once by Parliament due to lack of Brought Under the Governance UmbrellaOne of the most notable provisions in the bill is that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be recognised as an NSF, and thus be subject to the same governance framework. The BCCI, like all federations, will be required to seek annual recognition once the bill becomes law. All its ongoing and future legal disputes will be handled by the newly proposed National Sports Tribunal As per the bill, neither the BCCI nor its affiliated state associations will be allowed to approach courts directly in case of disputes. Post its scheduled elections in September, the board will have to apply for recognition from the upcoming National Sports Board, even though it does not receive government funding.A senior ministry official clarified: 'Like all NSFs, the BCCI will have to comply with the law of the land once the bill becomes an Act. The Board doesn't take ministry funding but an Act of Parliament applies to them. They will remain an autonomous body like all other NSFs but their disputes, if any, will also come to the National Sports Tribunal which will become the dispute resolution body for sports matters ranging from elections to selection. However, this bill does not mean govt control over any NSF. The govt will be a facilitator in ensuring good governance, not an enforcer.'Ten Core Issues AddressedThe bill is designed to tackle 10 persistent issues in Indian sports administration The Ministry has sought to clarify myths surrounding the bill, particularly fears of government interference. The official noted: 'The bill ensures autonomy while enforcing basic governance standards.'Age and Tenure Relaxation ProvisionsThe bill also addresses long-debated issues concerning age and tenure limits for office-bearers of NSFs. It allows officials—including presidents, secretary generals, and treasurers—to serve their full term even if they cross the age of 70 during their a person is elected to a position just before turning 70 (for instance, at 69 years and 364 days), they will be permitted to complete their full tenure, the bill proposes: 'The president, secretary and treasurer shall be eligible for election to the executive committee after a cooling-off period of one term, provided they have held the position for the last three consecutive terms. A term shall not be of more than four years which will be a total of 12 years (three terms of four year each).'A Step Forward in Indian Sports GovernanceThe introduction of this bill signals a transformative moment in Indian sports administration. It not only brings high-profile bodies like the BCCI under the governance net but also aims to institutionalize athlete-centric and transparent practices, paving the way for a more accountable sports ecosystem.[With TOI inputs]
