- 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.
- Exercising administrative and financial control over sports clubs, as well as monitoring federations in relation to government subsidies.
- Approving applications for sports-related leave.