Sports Ministry Defers Elections of National Sports Federations Till December 2026

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has deferred elections of all National Sports Federations until December 2026, allowing existing office-bearers to continue even if their tenure expires.

The decision applies to federations such as the Board of Control for Cricket in India, All India Football Federation, and Badminton Association of India. 

The Ministry said the move was necessary to give federations adequate time to amend their constitutions and electoral processes in line with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

It noted that federations must restructure their general bodies and voting mechanisms to ensure full compliance once the Act and accompanying rules are notified.

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