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It`s not Sports Ministry v/s BCCI: Maken on Sports Bill

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 22:17

Tired of answering questions on the standoff between BCCI and the Sports Ministry over the National Sports Bill, Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Monday sought to put the record straight by saying that the government is not trying to control the Board through proposed legislation.

Top athletes back National Sports Bill

Last Updated: Sunday, November 13, 2011, 14:30

The National Sports Bill has got a collective thumbs up from India`s top athletes, who feel the draft has the potential to drastically change the country`s sports scene.

Sportspersons welcome National Sports Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 19:21

Former and current sportspersons welcomed the govt`s National Sports Bill which provides for a "fair and transparent" election process and limitation to age and tenure for their office bearers.