National Sports Governance Bill 2025: Safeguarding Women Athletes

• Introduced in response to Khelo Bharat Niti, focuses on gender equality and athlete safety.

• Introduces ‘Safe Sport Policy’ to address harassment faced by females, especially minors.

• Aligns with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, demonstrating government commitment to protect all athletes.

• Mandates at least four women in Executive Committees and governing bodies of sports federations.

• Improves understanding, listening, and support for athletes.

• Holds coaches, administrators, and other authority figures accountable in case of incidents.

• Aims to make sports fairer, especially in grassroots competitions.

• Enforces the effectiveness of grievance cells and their accessibility for rural athletes.

• Aims to push growth of Indian sports, emphasizing struggle, safety, and self-respect in an athlete’s journey