On August 18, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the National Sports Governance Bill, transforming it into the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, a seismic shift hailed by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since independence.” This landmark legislation, passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11 and the Rajya Sabha on August 12 amidst heated opposition protests, establishes a powerful National Sports Board (NSB) to regulate all sports federations, including the financially autonomous Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With provisions for transparency, athlete empowerment, and a dedicated National Sports Tribunal, the Act aims to align India’s sports ecosystem with global standards, paving the way for a 2036 Olympics bid. However, amendments sparing the BCCI from Right to Information (RTI) scrutiny have sparked debate, making this a saga of reform, resistance, and ambition. Here’s the full story for www.masalamirror.com.