International sports federations are organizations that organize and develop various sports in the world. Each federation organizes training, training, competitions and tournaments of athletes in a specific sport and contributes to the global development of this sport. International sports federations ensure cooperation between their members, set standards for competitions and events, and help the development and popularization of sports. The legal statutes of international sports federations are legal documents that play an important role in the management and regulation of global sports activities. This article examines the structure, content and functions of the legal statutes of international sports federations. The legislation regulates the governing principles, organizational structure, membership rules, financial matters and sports rules of the federations. At the same time, these documents cover issues such as sports ethics, anti-doping and corruption. Legal rules are applied in arbitration and sports courts to resolve international sports disputes and ensure fairness and equality in sports. The article emphasizes how important the legal statutes of international sports federations are in ensuring transparency and legal standards in global sports governance. In conclusion, we note that the legal regulations of international sports federations are one of the main tools for the fair and efficient management of global sports events. The role of these documents in ensuring equality and justice for every sports representative entering the society is emphasized.
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