New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the National Sports Governance Bill will transform the sports sector, establish an athlete-centric approach and bring transparency to the working of the federations.

The National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill were passed by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday after a brief debate. The bills were passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Mandaviya replied to the brief debate. He told reporters later that the bill will pave the way for India to become a great sporting nation. The Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen that India should be progress to be among the top five countries in the medals tally.

"Through the National...