New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Indian sporting community has lauded the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025, which were passed by the Parliament on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Athletes, coaches, sports administrators and more have hailed it as a long-overdue reform to bring good governance and protect athlete interests, as per a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Badminton star Lakshya Sen took to the social media platform X to express his appreciation for the passage of this legislation. "Historic moment for Indian sports! The SportsBill2025, passed by both Houses, sets new standards in governance, transparency & athlete welfare. Thank you, PM Shri Narendra Modi, for maki...