IOA asks state Olympic bodies, federations to align bye-laws with National Sports Governance Act, 2025

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has issued an advisory to national sports federations and state/UT Olympic bodies, urging them to bring their governing documents in line with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

The directive signals increased scrutiny of sports administration, with compliance expected to require changes to constitutions, bye-laws and governance practices.

The advisory frames alignment as essential for adhering to governance standards and preventing administrative conflicts that can spill into athlete preparation and competition planning.

• IOA advisory targets NSFs and state/UT Olympic bodies
• Asked to align constitutions and bye-laws with the 2025 Act
• Move could reshape governance structures across sports bodies