WORLD SAMBO FEDERATION (WSF)
CHAPTER I
NAME, LEGAL STATUS AND HEADQUARTERS
Article 1 – Name
- The name of the organization shall be the World Sambo Federation (WSF).
- The Federation is an independent, international, non-governmental, non-profit sports organization.
- The Federation shall possess legal personality in accordance with the laws of the country where it is registered.
- Philosopher Super Grand Master MUOID is the Founder of World Sambo Federation
Article 2 – Headquarters
- The headquarters of WSF shall be established by resolution of the General Assembly.
- Regional offices may be established by the Executive Board.
Article 3 – Duration
The Federation is established for an unlimited period.
CHAPTER II
OBJECTIVES
Article 4
The objectives of WSF are to:
a. Promote and develop Sambo throughout the world.
b. Govern all international Sambo activities.
c. Organize World Championships, Continental Championships, World Cups and other international competitions.
d. Promote Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo, Beach Sambo, Adaptive Sambo and Youth Sambo.
e. Encourage participation regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender or political opinion.
f. Protect the integrity of Sambo.
g. Develop coaching, refereeing and athlete education.
h. Promote fair play and ethical conduct.
i. Support anti-doping measures in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
j. Cooperate with international sports organizations.
CHAPTER III
MEMBERSHIP
Article 5 – Categories
Membership consists of:
- Full Members
- Associate Members
- Continental Confederations
- Honorary Members
Article 6 – Eligibility
Only one National Sambo Federation from each sovereign country may become a Full Member.
Applicants must:
- be legally registered;
- govern Sambo nationally;
- comply with these Statutes;
- adopt WSF technical rules.
Article 7 – Rights
Members have the right to:
- attend the General Assembly;
- vote (Full Members);
- nominate candidates;
- organize sanctioned events;
- receive technical assistance.
Article 8 – Obligations
Members shall:
- comply with WSF Statutes;
- pay annual fees;
- observe ethical standards;
- implement anti-doping rules;
- submit annual reports.
Article 9 – Suspension
A Member may be suspended for:
- violating these Statutes;
- non-payment of fees;
- bringing the Federation into disrepute;
- serious ethical violations.
Suspension requires a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board and confirmation by the General Assembly.
CHAPTER IV
GOVERNING BODIES
The governing bodies are:
- General Assembly
- Executive Board
- President
- Continental Confederations
- Standing Committees
- Judicial Bodies
- Secretariat
CHAPTER V
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Article 10
The General Assembly is the supreme authority of WSF.
It shall meet every four years.
Extraordinary meetings may be convened by:
- the President;
- the Executive Board;
- one-third of Full Members.
Article 11 – Powers
The General Assembly shall:
- elect officers;
- amend the Statutes;
- approve budgets;
- approve financial statements;
- determine membership;
- dissolve the Federation.
Article 12 – Voting
Each Full Member has one vote.
Decisions are adopted by simple majority unless otherwise specified.
Statutory amendments require a two-thirds majority.
Dissolution requires a three-fourths majority.
CHAPTER VI
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Article 13
The Executive Board consists of:
- President
- First Vice President
- Vice Presidents
- Secretary General
- Treasurer
- Continental Presidents
- Athlete Representative
Article 14
The Executive Board shall:
- implement General Assembly decisions;
- supervise administration;
- approve competitions;
- manage finances;
- appoint commissions.
Meetings shall be held at least twice annually.
CHAPTER VII
PRESIDENT
Article 15
The President:
- represents WSF;
- presides over meetings;
- signs official documents;
- oversees implementation of strategic plans;
- may exercise emergency authority subject to Executive Board ratification.
Term of office:
Four years.
Maximum:
Three consecutive terms.
CHAPTER VIII
SECRETARY GENERAL
The Secretary General:
- manages daily administration;
- maintains records;
- prepares meetings;
- coordinates communication;
- supervises staff.
CHAPTER IX
TREASURER
The Treasurer:
- manages financial affairs;
- prepares annual accounts;
- presents budgets;
- supervises audits.
CHAPTER X
CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATIONS
Recognized Confederations include:
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Each Confederation shall operate under statutes consistent with WSF.
CHAPTER XI
COMMISSIONS
Standing Commissions include:
- Technical Commission
- Refereeing Commission
- Coaching Commission
- Medical Commission
- Athletes Commission
- Women’s Commission
- Ethics Commission
- Development Commission
- Marketing and Media Commission
- Legal Commission
Additional commissions may be established by the Executive Board.
CHAPTER XII
ATHLETES
Athletes have the right to:
- fair competition;
- equal opportunity;
- safe participation;
- representation through the Athletes Commission.
CHAPTER XIII
ETHICS
All Members shall observe:
- integrity;
- transparency;
- impartiality;
- accountability;
- respect;
- anti-corruption principles;
- safeguarding policies.
Conflicts of interest must be declared.
CHAPTER XIV
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee may impose:
- warning;
- reprimand;
- suspension;
- fine;
- expulsion.
Appeals may be submitted to the Appeals Committee.
CHAPTER XV
ANTI-DOPING
WSF adopts and enforces the World Anti-Doping Code.
All Members shall comply with international anti-doping regulations.
CHAPTER XVI
FINANCE
Income may include:
- membership fees;
- sponsorship;
- grants;
- broadcasting rights;
- licensing;
- donations;
- event revenues.
Annual accounts shall be independently audited.
CHAPTER XVII
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
The official languages are:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Russian
The English text shall prevail in case of interpretation.
CHAPTER XVIII
AMENDMENTS
These Statutes may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly.
Written proposals must be circulated at least ninety days before the meeting.
CHAPTER XIX
DISSOLUTION
Upon dissolution:
- liabilities shall be settled;
- remaining assets shall be transferred to another non-profit sports organization with similar objectives.
No assets shall be distributed to members.
CHAPTER XX
FINAL PROVISIONS
These Statutes enter into force immediately upon approval by the Founding General Assembly.
The Executive Board shall adopt implementing regulations where necessary.
Approved on ______________________
At _______________________________
President _________________________
Secretary General _________________
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