On the Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanism within Sports Organizations

The internal dispute resolution mechanism within sports organizations, along with sports arbitration, establishes a “dual framework” for resolving sports conflicts through a combination of internal resolution and external remedies. Encouraging sports organizations to establish internal dispute resolution mechanisms aligns with the overall national governance framework and the direction of social organization reform. It also addresses the objective need to enhance internal governance within sports organizations and promote diversified resolutions of sports disputes. The functional role of the internal dispute resolution mechanism within sports organizations primarily include dispute resolution at the initial stage, alleviating the workload of arbitration cases,timely determination of dispute facts, guiding case diversion, and providing professional support. However, there are currently shortcomings in the areas of legal compliance, independence, professionalism, fairness, and efficiency in the internal dispute resolution mechanism within sports organizations, as well as a lack of connection with sports arbitration. To advance the development of the internal dispute resolution mechanism within sports organizations, it is crucial to establish appropriate internal structures, strengthen talent development, improve and refine internal regulations, increase administrative guidance, and enhance supervision and management to promote effective governance within sports organizations. Additionally, to ensure coordination between internal dispute resolution and external sports arbitration, it is necessary to define criteria for determining “untimely dispute resolution,” accurately determine the deadlines for applying for sports arbitration, and formulate a comprehensive connection plan between the internal dispute resolution mechanism and sports arbitration institutions.