The Gilgit‑Baltistan Sports Board was established under the Gilgit‑Baltistan Sports Board Act, 2012, and operates as a statutory body committed to promoting and managing sports activities across Gilgit-Baltistan . Governed by a board comprising government officials, public representatives, and sports stakeholders, it is legally empowered to acquire property and operate independently under the name “Gilgit‑Baltistan Sports Board” . The Governor of Gilgit‑Baltistan serves as its Chief Patron, with the Sports Minister acting as the Chairman.