The Youth and Human Resources Committee of the Shura Council continued today (Monday) its discussions on the Draft Sports Bodies Law referred by the government. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed a set of observations and proposals received from stakeholders in the sports sector, along with opinions collected from specialists and experts who were previously hosted by the Committee in a series of consultative meetings — reflecting its keenness to engage diverse perspectives and exchange expertise to enrich deliberations and support the comprehensive and balanced formulation of the draft law.

In the same context, the Committee examined comparative sports legislation applied in a number of neighboring countries, with the aim of identifying best practices and drawing lessons to develop a modern and forward-looking law that meets the needs of the sports sector in the Sultanate of Oman. The discussion also touched upon successful experiences in governance, financial sustainability, and sports marketing, which could be adapted to the local context.
Chaired by Younis Al-Mandhari, the Committee meeting was attended by the Honorable Members. His Excellency the Chair emphasized that the Draft Sports Bodies Law represents a qualitative leap in the organization of the sports sector in Oman, as it seeks to establish clear legislative foundations to regulate the relationship among sports clubs, federations, the Olympic Committee, and relevant government entities — in a way that enhances institutional performance and raises administrative and technical efficiency.
Committee members underlined the importance of ensuring that the draft law takes into account the social and cultural dimensions of sports and their role in fostering national belonging and citizenship. They also stressed the need to empower women and youth for active participation in both athletic and administrative fields, in line with Oman Vision 2040, which attaches great importance to youth and sports as key pillars of sustainable development.
It is worth noting that the draft law aims to strengthen principles of governance and transparency in the management of sports bodies and to promote their administrative and financial independence to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes. It also seeks to create an attractive sports environment that nurtures national talent and develops young athletes’ skills across various sports disciplines. Moreover, the law aspires to open wider prospects for investment in the sports sector and activate public–private partnerships, thereby diversifying funding sources, improving sports infrastructure, and enabling sports institutions to fulfil their role in spreading sports culture and raising awareness of its significance as a driver of social and economic development.