11-point directive issued to sports associations by NSC

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 14: The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued an 11-point directive to sports associations registered under the governing body of sports. 

The directives cover issues such as national and international level competitions and participation, regular training, seminars, grading, organisational structure and economic activities to be conducted as per the respective association’s structure.

The directives were issued as per a member-secretary-level decision on Friday. As per the Council, the directives were given under Section 28(M) of the National Sports Development Act, 2077, and the associations have asked to respond with a clear blueprint and schedule for implementation of the instructions within the specified period.

The first point in the 11-point directive states that the associations that have not conducted regular elections for the executive body should conduct elections under their respective laws. 

The Council has also instructed the associations to submit the former fiscal year’s annual report, audit report and the plan for the new fiscal year when they arrive to renew their associations.

The associations have also been asked to prepare programmes for para-athletes as well and to follow the Public Procurement Act strictly. They are also directed to provide documents and responses while investigating the complaints over the associations. 

“When receiving support from international associations/confederations/organisations or individuals, the association should gain approval from the Ministry of Finance under the recommendation of the Council as per Section 28 of the National Sports Development Act, 2077. Apart from grants or subsidies received from international organisations and councils, sports-related programmes conducted by associations and federations from other sources must be submitted to the council within 15 days after completion of the sports-related programmes,” 6th point of the directive states.

Nevertheless, the associations should seek permission from the Council before asking for support/grants from the international bodies. The received support should be included in the associations’ annual audit report.

The annual and audit reports have been sought by the Council before mid-October annually. 

Likewise, the associations have been directed to mandatorily insure participants and coaches in a tournament under sports insurance. They have also been suggested to prepare their financial regulations with the approval of the Council so that they do not conflict with the financial procedures of the Government of Nepal.

In the context of associations associated with martial arts, the Council has directed to include statutes/rules/procedures/fees for the certificate of degrees from the respective associations in their regulations. 

“When requesting the payment related to various programmes and competitions before the Council, a detailed report on the completion and progress of the programme related to the subject of payment, its digital copy, bills and other necessary documents should be sent,” the Council states.

Nevertheless, the Council has directed all associations to follow Section 28 of the National Sports Development Act, 2077, effectively and strictly.