The Union government is poised to introduce a sports governance bill in Parliament, aiming to bolster India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. This bill proposes establishing a National Sports Board to oversee national sports governing bodies and ensure compliance. It mandates athlete representation within these bodies and introduces a National Sports Election Panel for fair elections.
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