 bill no 32 of  2016 the constitution (amendment) bill, 2016 byshri  p karunakaran, mpa billfurther to amend the constitution of indiabe  it enacted by parliament in the sixty-seventh year of the republic of india as follows:—1 this act may be called the constitution (amendment) act, 2016short title2 in article 80, in clause (3), after the word 'art', the word 1, 'sports' shall be insertedamendment of article 80 statement of objects and reasonssporting activities have gained more recognition as separate area of excellence over the years at the international level however, in india much needs to be done to bring sporting activities in the forefront though efforts are being made to give due importance to sports but more and more steps are required to be taken in various arenas connected to different kind of sports in order to recognise the achievements and honour the excellence in the field of sports as well as to address problems and needs of the sportspersons, there is a need to give representation to outstanding persons in the field of sports in parliamentthe bill, therefore, seeks to amend article 80 of the constitution to include 'sports' as an area of excellence for nominating persons with outstanding contribution in sports to the rajya sabhahence this billnew delhi;p karunakaranfebruary 8, 2016 annexure extract from the constitution of india     part-v    chapter-iiparliamentgeneral80 (1)    (2)    (3) the members to be nominated by the president under sub-clause (a) of clause (1)shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:—literature, science, art and social service    ———— a billfurther to amend the constitution of india————(shri p karunakaran, mp)gmgipmrnd—4212ls(s3)—24022016