Laws & Regulations

The General Sports Authority is established under the supervision of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.The Minister responsible for Sports Affairs is accountable to the Council of Ministers and the legislative authority regarding the Authority's activities. The Authority has several regulatory and administrative responsibilities, including:Approving the establishment and registration of sports clubs, organizations, and federations.Proposing and implementing plans, projects, and programs related to sports.Overseeing activities and operations within sports clubs and organizations.Exe

Decree-Law 21 of 1989 regulates Bahraini associations and clubs, establishing governance via Model Bylaws 1 of 1990. It mandates Ministry oversight for non-profit cultural, social, and sports organizations to ensure lawful public benefit.

Source: General Sports AuthorityResolution No. (18) of 2023 approves the Technical Standards Guide for Sports Commercial Services and Activities, issued by the General Sports Authority. The resolution regulates the licensing and operation of sports-related commercial activities by setting mandatory technical requirements and standards, ensuring compliance prior to granting approvals, and establishing inspection, registration, and oversight procedures to enhance service quality and regulatory control within the sports sector.

Resolution No. (4) of 2022 establishes the executive regulations and controls for fundraising for public purposes by youth and sports organizations in Bahrain. It aims to ensure that all financial collections are transparent, documented, and aligned with national security and financial laws.Key Aspects of the Resolution:License applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the proposed start date, specifying the purpose, method, and duration.A financial statement approved by the Board of Directors must be submitted within 15 days of the fundraising period’s conclusion, including all

Decision No. 15 of 2014, issued by the Bahrain Olympic Committee, promulgates the Unified Statute for Sports Federations, mandating its application to all sports federations in accordance with applicable association laws and regulations. The decision regulates the establishment of federations, the responsibilities of the General Assembly and Board of Directors, membership and admission procedures, and the election of administrative bodies, as well as defining roles, authorities, and administrative and financial frameworks, with the aim of standardizing institutional governance and enhancing tr

Law No. (8) of 2021 marks a transformative shift in the Bahraini sports landscape by officially recognizing sports as a professional career. This law provides the legal scaffolding for contracts, athlete rights, and the administrative registration of professionals within the Kingdom.Key Aspects of the Law:Requires all professional relationships to be governed by a written "Professional Contract" that specifies duration, working hours, and financial compensation.Mandates each sports federation to establish a dedicated office to register and approve professional contracts, ensuring they align wi