National Sports Board Seeks Applications for Key Positions

Applications Open for National Sports Board

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the opening of applications for the roles of Chairperson and two members of the National Sports Board. This selection process will adhere to the guidelines set forth in the National Sports Governance Act 2025 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules 2026, as stated in a press release from the Union Sports Ministry.

The Central Government will appoint the Chairperson and members based on recommendations from the Search-cum-Selection Committee, which is established under Rule 3(3) of the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026. Candidates should possess integrity, ability, and relevant experience in public administration, sports governance, sports law, or related fields.

The salary and conditions for the Chairperson and members will be determined according to the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026.

The National Sports Board will serve as the primary authority for recognizing National Sports Bodies and ensuring adherence to governance, financial, and ethical standards. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the online portal, with the deadline set for July 22, 2026.

Efforts to Revive Formula 1 in India

On June 20, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) established a task force aimed at revitalizing motor sports in India, with the goal of reintroducing Formula 1 racing by the end of 2028. An MYAS source stated, "We are committed to bringing back F1 to India by 2028, and this task force will oversee motor sports and report to the Ministry."

Previously, Arindam Ghosh, President of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), participated in discussions with the Sports Ministry in New Delhi, expressing aspirations to return Formula 1 to India by 2030, along with hosting a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and MotoGP by 2028.

During the FMSCI Annual Awards, Ghosh remarked, "Our meeting with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State Raksha Khadse, and other key stakeholders focused on the return of F1, MotoGP, and WRC to India."

"The Federation emphasized the importance of nurturing Indian drivers and advancing the overall motorsports landscape in India, and our suggestions were positively received," he concluded.