Introduction

The National Sports Governance Act has become the single most important compliance reference point for every National Sports Federation in India today. As part of our ongoing Pitch & Precedent series, Offside Legal, in association with Krida Legal, is hosting a dedicated session to unpack what this legislation actually means for the day-to-day governance, structure, and accountability of sports bodies across the country.

Why the National Sports Governance Act Matters Now

Indian sport has long operated in a legal grey zone, with National Sports Federations governed by a patchwork of executive guidelines, court directions, and internal by-laws rather than a single, codified statute. The National Sports Governance Act changes that. It introduces a formal compliance framework covering election processes, tenure limits, financial disclosures, athlete representation, and dispute resolution mechanisms for federations. For lawyers, administrators, and athletes alike, understanding the National Sports Governance Act is no longer optional — it is fast becoming a prerequisite for anyone working in or around Indian sports law.

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What the Session Will Cover

This edition of Pitch & Precedent features Mr. Vidushpat Singhania, Managing Partner at Krida Legal and one of India’s most respected voices in sports law. The session will walk through the compliance architecture introduced by the National Sports Governance Act, with particular attention to:

• The revised governance and eligibility criteria for office-bearers of National Sports Federations
• Financial accountability and disclosure obligations under the new regime
• The dispute resolution and grievance redressal mechanisms the Act puts in place
• The practical steps federations must take to align their constitutions and internal processes with the requirements of the National Sports Governance Act
• The broader implications for athlete welfare and representation within federation structures

For federations still operating under older frameworks, this session is a timely opportunity to understand exactly where the gaps lie and how the National Sports Governance Act expects those gaps to be closed.

About the Speaker

Mr. Vidushpat Singhania brings rare practical depth to the conversation around the National Sports Governance Act. As Managing Partner at Krida Legal, he has advised National Sports Federations, athletes, and sports bodies on governance disputes, regulatory compliance, and institutional restructuring for years. That vantage point makes this session especially valuable: rather than a purely academic reading of the statute, participants get a grounded, practice-driven perspective on how the National Sports Governance Act will play out in real federation boardrooms and elections.

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Who Should Attend

This session is designed for sports lawyers, in-house counsel at federations, compliance officers, law students interested in sports governance, and anyone advising National Sports Federations on regulatory matters. Whether you are drafting a federation’s constitution, advising on an election dispute, or simply trying to stay current with how sports governance in India is evolving, this discussion on the National Sports Governance Act will give you a clear, practitioner-level understanding of the law.

Event Details

• Topic: National Sports Governance Act — Legal and Governance Imperatives for National Sports Federations
• Speaker: Mr. Vidushpat Singhania, Managing Partner, Krida Legal
• Date: 09 August 2026
• Time: 12:00 HRS IST
• Mode: Virtual
• Registration: Register now HERE – Free (limited seats)

Participants who register will receive a certificate of participation, access to Offside Legal’s WhatsApp community, and a chance to apply for an internship with Offside Legal.

Seats for this session on the National Sports Governance Act are limited, so early registration is recommended. This session is part of Offside Legal’s continuing effort, through the Pitch & Precedent series, to make sports law accessible and practically relevant for lawyers, students, and administrators across India. As the National Sports Governance Act reshapes how federations are run, staying informed isn’t just useful — it’s essential.

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