Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today urged National Sports Federations to follow guidelines on good governance, with an emphasis on India’s performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The minister made this statement during a roundtable meeting held in New Delhi. The core discussion in the meeting revolved around establishing a comprehensive sports ecosystem, focusing on planning, governance, and infrastructure.

During the meeting, the minister emphasised the need for greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of NSFs and the need to minimise litigations so that athletes don’t have to suffer in the bargain. A comprehensive approach was highlighted as essential for comprehensive sports development.

The minister said that if the country wants to host the 2036 Olympics and improve the medal tally in LA 2028, all stakeholders will have to pool in their resources and efforts. He added that they all have to think of the nation first, highlighting that the athletes represent the country and not an organisation.

Dr. Mandaviya also spoke about improving the quality of Indian coaches through international exposure and is working on a plan to realise this goal. Further, a plan is being developed to optimise the engagement of government officials recruited under the sports quota in different Central Government Departments and Public Sector Undertakings, ensuring their active contribution to sports-related activities.