The Eficacy of the National Sports Act, 2023
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2024-06-18
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
The much-anticipated National Sports Bill was signed into law on August 17, 2023,
marking a watershed moment in Uganda's sports sector. This act, currently known
as the National Sports Act 2023, repealed the National Council of Sports Act, Chapter
48. Given that the repealed law was enacted in 1964, it was undoubtedly designed
for a different era when sports were treated solely as a leisure activity, which
explains why it was unable to address pressing issues such as betting, match fixing,
sports disputes, broadcasting, image rights, merchandising, agents and doping that
had emerged over time as a result of sports professionalization.
A strong legal framework is essential in the sports business due to the global rise of
amateur, professional and commercial sports. It is critical to understand how the
legal system continues to influence the daily decisions of sports management,
coaches, educators, athletes, and others, as well as how it affects the sports industry
as a whole. Liability concerns are widespread among the stakeholders involved in
sports stadium design, workforce management, and exercise equipment installation.
The sports sector has grown into a significant contributor to the world economy. This
has increased the stakes for all parties involved, making many issues—such as
broadcasting rights and conflict resolution mechanisms—unavoidable. Athletes'
careers have been on the verge of extinction in various circumstances due to a
number of issues, such as inadvertent actions by the respective sport federation or
doping cases that have effectively ended the athlete's career. Because it is an
activity that brings nations together, it is critical to keep sports-related issues off
the court.
Understanding legal issues and the legal system is critical for any successful
individual or business, regardless of size. Sport law is taught by reading and assessing
reported cases that have been tried in court.