The conclave focused on strengthening sports governance, enhancing athlete welfare, and reviewing India\u2019s preparedness for upcoming major international sporting events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The conclave featured detailed presentations on the compliance status of National Sports Federations under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, good governance practices in sports bodies, and the preparedness of NSFs for the Asian Games 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028, and the Commonwealth Games 2030.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya emphasised that the interests and welfare of athletes must remain the foremost priority for every stakeholder in the sporting ecosystem. \u201cIt is our responsibility to ensure that no athlete is ever subjected to injustice. Injustice can take many forms, and wherever such a situation arises,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Calling for complete transparency in athlete selection processes, the Union Minister said that selection trials must be conducted in a fair and accountable manner. \u201cOpen selection trials should be recorded on camera in the presence of observers. There should be absolutely no compromise on transparency in the selection process,\u201d Dr. Mandaviya stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for Indian sports, Dr. Mandaviya said, \u201cThe Prime Minister has consistently emphasised the need to keep athletes on the playing field and develop a strong league culture in the country. Every National Sports Federation must work towards creating greater competitive opportunities for athletes throughout the year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Union Minister also underscored the need for a comprehensive strategy to eliminate doping from Indian sports. Stressing that the existing framework requires strengthening, he said the Government is working on amendments to make the anti-doping ecosystem more effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe must collectively tackle the menace of doping. It is not enough to act only against athletes. The entire chain\u2014from manufacturers and suppliers to facilitators and users\u2014must be identified and dealt with through a transparent and robust mechanism. Only then can we effectively eradicate doping from sports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dr. Mandaviya further stressed the importance of developing a strong indigenous coaching ecosystem and reducing overdependence on foreign coaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe must collectively tackle the menace of doping. It is not enough to act only against athletes. The entire chain\u2014from manufacturers and suppliers to facilitators and users\u2014must be identified and dealt with through a transparent and robust mechanism. Only then can we effectively eradicate doping from sports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Union Sports Minister reaffirmed the Modi Government\u2019s commitment to working closely with National Sports Federations to strengthen governance standards, ensure compliance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, and enhance India\u2019s preparations for the Asian Games 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and the Commonwealth Games 2030<\/p>\r\n\r\n