BCCI to be covered under National Sports Governance Bill
The BCCI, by virtue of this inclusion, has now become part of the Olympic movement - a status that necessitates greater alignment with international sporting norms and governance structures.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be covered under the upcoming National Sports Governance Bill, a senior official from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirmed on Tuesday, according to a PTI report.
The bill is scheduled to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
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"Like all National federations, the BCCI will have to comply with the law of the land once this bill becomes an act," the source stated in the report.
Cricket, a sport synonymous with Indian pride and passion, is set to make its Olympic return at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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The BCCI, by virtue of this inclusion, has now become part of the Olympic movement - a status that necessitates greater alignment with international sporting norms and governance structures.
The National Sports Governance Bill aims to institutionalize a robust and transparent framework for sports federations across the country. Key provisions of the bill include timely elections, enhanced administrative accountability, and strengthened safeguards for athlete welfare.
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