WORLD SPORTS ORGANIZATION
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Proposed Official English Edition — Jurisdiction-Neutral Model
| Legal name | World Sports Organization (WSO) |
| Institutional relationship | Independent institution; partner of the World Sports Confederation (WSC) under a separate cooperation agreement |
| Founder information | Philosopher Super Grand Master Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost; established in 2005 according to information supplied for this draft |
| Country of registration | [INSERT COUNTRY / JURISDICTION] |
| Registered office | [INSERT REGISTERED ADDRESS] |
| Adoption date | [INSERT DATE] |
| Document status | Draft for legal review, approval and adoption |
Drafting note: Complete all bracketed fields, verify the institution’s historical and legal records, and obtain advice under the law of the intended jurisdiction before signing or filing this document.
PREAMBLE
According to information supplied for this draft, the World Sports Organization (WSO) was established in 2005 by Philosopher Super Grand Master Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost. The WSO is proposed as an independent institution dedicated to the scientific, philosophical, educational, ethical, practical and inclusive development of sport.
The WSO recognizes sport as a field of human movement, education, research, ethical practice, culture, health promotion and international cooperation. Its guiding principle is: “A Sound Mind in a Healthy Body.” It seeks to connect theory with practice, scientific inquiry with practical experience, technical skill with tactical intelligence, and sporting achievement with human dignity.
This Constitution is intended to govern the WSO as a separate institution. Its relationship with the World Sports Confederation (WSC) shall be governed by a written cooperation agreement and shall not, by itself, merge the two institutions or create control by either over the other.
ARTICLE 1 — NAME, LEGAL STATUS AND REGISTERED OFFICE
The name of the institution is the World Sports Organization, abbreviated as WSO.
The WSO shall have the legal form selected and registered under the law of [INSERT JURISDICTION]. Its legal personality, capacity, tax status and regulatory obligations shall be determined by that law and its registration documents.
The registered office shall be [INSERT ADDRESS]. The competent governing body may propose a change of office, subject to any member approval and statutory filing required by law.
The WSO may operate internationally to the extent permitted by applicable law and may establish offices, chapters, programs or affiliates under written rules.
The WSO shall not claim governmental authority, Olympic recognition, university accreditation, professional licensing authority or recognition by any external sports body unless that status has been formally granted by the competent body.
ARTICLE 2 — FOUNDING HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY
For purposes of this draft, the stated founding information is that the WSO was established in 2005 by Philosopher Super Grand Master Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost. This statement records information supplied by the founder or project sponsor and should be supported by available founding documents before publication as a verified historical claim.
The WSO may preserve founding records, minutes, historical materials, publications and institutional archives in accordance with law and its records policy.
The WSO is non-discriminatory and shall be operated for its approved purposes. Its legal form, including whether it is nonprofit, charitable, membership-based or otherwise, must be specified in the registration documents and must comply with local law.
ARTICLE 3 — VISION, MISSION AND PURPOSES
The WSO’s vision is to contribute to a world in which sport and physical education are accessible, scientifically informed, ethically governed and available to people of different ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds.
Its mission is to promote sports science, sports philosophy, physical education, practical training, professional learning, inclusion, ethical leadership and responsible international cooperation.
The WSO may pursue the following purposes:
ARTICLE 4 — PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES
The WSO adopts the guiding principle “A Sound Mind in a Healthy Body.”
The WSO promotes the balanced development of physical, intellectual, emotional, ethical and social capacities through sport and education.
The WSO values critical inquiry, evidence, open discussion, respect for cultural diversity, personal responsibility and the continuous revision of practices in light of reliable knowledge.
The WSO shall seek to unite theory and practice; science and experience; technique and tactics; competition and cooperation; tradition and responsible innovation; and individual achievement with social responsibility.
No member shall be required to adopt a particular philosophical, religious or political doctrine as a condition of participation, except for compliance with the lawful purposes and ethical rules of the institution.
ARTICLE 5 — OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The WSO may:
- Develop and share educational resources, curricula and practical training programs.
- Promote scientific research, evidence-informed practice and ethical sports development.
- Support coaching, refereeing, judging, officiating and sports administration education.
- Promote safe martial arts, combat sports, Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines.
- Encourage physical activity, inclusive sport, adaptive sport and community participation.
- Organize lawful conferences, competitions, workshops and international exchanges.
- Cooperate with national, continental and international institutions under written agreements.
ARTICLE 6 — FIELDS OF SPORT AND STUDY
The WSO may develop programs in Olympic and non-Olympic sports; traditional sports; martial arts; combat sports; physical education; physical activity; fitness and recreation; adaptive and disability-inclusive sports; sports science; sports medicine and injury prevention; sports psychology; biomechanics; physiology; motor learning; sports pedagogy; sports philosophy and ethics; coaching; refereeing and judging; sports administration; digital learning; and sports technology.
Activities involving medical treatment, regulated professional services, children, vulnerable persons or high-risk sports shall be delivered only with appropriate qualifications, safeguards, consent and legal compliance.
ARTICLE 7 — EDUCATION, ACADEMIC COOPERATION AND CERTIFICATES
The WSO may deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, supervised practical training, coach and referee education, research projects and professional development.
Each formal program should specify learning outcomes, entry requirements, instructor qualifications, teaching hours, assessment methods, safety requirements and complaint procedures.
The WSO may issue certificates of attendance or completion for programs it delivers. Certificates shall accurately describe what was completed and shall not imply external accreditation, academic degrees or professional licensure unless lawfully authorized.
Academic degrees, regulated qualifications and accredited awards may be offered only through appropriately authorized institutions and approved arrangements.
The WSO may enter written cooperation agreements with schools, universities, laboratories, research centers, clubs, academies and other lawful institutions.
ARTICLE 8 — SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
The WSO shall encourage responsible research in sports physiology, biomechanics, psychology, pedagogy, skill acquisition, performance analysis, physical activity, inclusion and sports management.
Research involving human participants shall comply with applicable ethics review, informed consent, privacy, data protection and research-integrity requirements.
Scientific publications shall distinguish findings from hypotheses, opinions and philosophical interpretations. Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism and deceptive attribution are prohibited.
The WSO may publish journals, reports, manuals, educational resources and conference proceedings, subject to editorial standards and intellectual-property rights.
ARTICLE 9 — MEMBERSHIP
Membership categories may include national organizations, continental organizations, federations, associations, clubs, academies, educational institutions, researchers, educators, coaches, referees, athletes, individual practitioners, disability-sport organizations and honorary members.
Eligibility, applications, fees, voting rights, renewal, suspension, resignation and termination shall be set out in membership regulations approved by the competent governing body.
Applicants shall provide accurate information and agree to comply with this Constitution, lawful regulations, safeguarding rules and codes of conduct.
Membership in the WSO does not automatically confer recognition by a government, university, National Olympic Committee, International Federation or other external body.
Disciplinary action affecting membership shall follow fair procedures, including notice of the concern, an opportunity to respond and an appeal route, except where a temporary protective measure is reasonably required for safety.
ARTICLE 10 — RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS
Members in good standing may participate in activities, receive notices, submit proposals and exercise voting rights applicable to their membership category.
Members shall act honestly, pay applicable fees, protect confidential information, disclose conflicts of interest, respect participants and comply with applicable law.
Voting rights shall be defined clearly. The governing body shall not alter voting rights retroactively to manipulate a pending election or decision.
Members may resign by written notice, subject to outstanding lawful obligations.
ARTICLE 11 — GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
The WSO’s governing bodies may include: (a) General Assembly; (b) World Executive Council; (c) President; (d) Secretary-General; (e) Scientific and Academic Council; (f) Technical and Sports Development Council; (g) Continental Coordination Council; (h) standing committees; and (i) independent Ethics, Disciplinary and Audit functions.
The General Assembly is the supreme member body, subject to mandatory law. It shall approve the Constitution and amendments, elect or confirm officers as specified, receive annual reports, approve major strategic matters and decide on dissolution.
The World Executive Council shall oversee strategy, budgets, policies and implementation between General Assembly meetings, subject to reserved powers of the General Assembly.
The President shall represent the WSO within delegated authority and chair meetings assigned by the bylaws. The President shall not unilaterally override the Constitution or independent disciplinary procedures.
The Secretary-General shall oversee administration, records, notices, minutes and implementation of authorized decisions.
Delegations of authority shall be written, limited, reviewable and consistent with this Constitution.
ARTICLE 12 — GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MEETINGS
The General Assembly shall meet at least once in each financial year, in person or through secure electronic means where lawful.
Notice of an ordinary meeting shall be given at least [30] days in advance, unless applicable law requires a longer period. Notice of a special meeting shall be given at least [14] days in advance where permitted.
A special meeting may be called by the Executive Council or by a petition from at least [one-third] of voting members, or such other proportion set by the adopted bylaws.
The quorum shall be [one-half] of voting members, present in person or by valid electronic participation, unless law or the adopted bylaws require otherwise. If quorum is not met, the meeting shall be adjourned and reconvened under the bylaws.
Ordinary decisions shall be made by a simple majority of valid votes cast, unless this Constitution or law specifies a higher threshold. A tie shall be resolved by [the chair’s casting vote / a motion being lost], as selected in the adopted bylaws.
Minutes shall record attendance, decisions, voting outcomes and declared conflicts of interest.
ARTICLE 13 — ELECTIONS, TERMS AND VACANCIES
Officers shall be elected by a transparent process described in election regulations adopted before nominations open.
Election rules shall identify eligibility, nominations, campaigning standards, voting methods, independent counting, challenges and publication of results.
Unless the adopting assembly chooses otherwise, elected officers shall serve [four]-year terms and may serve no more than [two] consecutive full terms in the same office.
An officer may resign by written notice. A vacancy may be filled by an interim appointment for the remainder of the term or until a special election, as provided by the bylaws.
Removal from office shall require stated grounds, notice, a fair opportunity to respond and a decision by the authorized body. A person facing removal shall not vote on their own case.
Election disputes shall be considered by an impartial election panel or other independent body established by the regulations.
ARTICLE 14 — CONTINENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
The WSO may establish or cooperate with five continental sports organizations: (a) Asian Sports Organization (ASO); (b) European Sports Organization (ESO); (c) African Sports Organization (AfSO); (d) American Sports Organization (AmSO); and (e) Oceania Sports Organization (OSO). These names and abbreviations are proposed and must be checked for availability and conflicts before adoption.
Each continental organization may coordinate participating members, educational programs, regional conferences, professional development, research, inclusion initiatives and sports activities within a written mandate.
Continental organizations shall comply with this Constitution, applicable law, safeguarding requirements and approved policies while retaining operational autonomy within their delegated powers.
Country and territory allocation, including treatment of transcontinental states, shall be determined by a published geographical and membership policy. Participation shall not imply diplomatic recognition or governmental status.
ARTICLE 15 — COMMITTEES
The Executive Council or General Assembly may establish standing, technical, advisory or temporary committees by written resolution.
Committees may include: Sports Philosophy and Ethics; Sports Science and Research; Academic and Educational Affairs; Physical Education and Pedagogy; Martial Arts and Traditional Disciplines; Combat Sports; Olympic Sports; Non-Olympic and Traditional Sports; Coaching and Instructor Education; Refereeing, Judging and Officiating; Blind and Visually Impaired Sports; Disability-Inclusive and Adaptive Sports; Sports Health and Athlete Welfare; Youth, Women and Community Sport; Physical Activity and Fitness; Integrity and Fair Play; Legal Affairs and Governance; Finance and Audit; Continental and International Relations; and Sports Technology and Digital Education.
Every committee shall have written terms of reference, a defined reporting line, membership criteria, a chairperson, a work plan, meeting and recordkeeping procedures, conflict-of-interest rules and measurable objectives.
Committees may make recommendations and carry out delegated work but may not bind the WSO, incur expenditure or make public commitments beyond their written authority.
Committee members shall be appointed on relevant competence, integrity, experience and appropriate representation. Specialist work shall be undertaken by suitably qualified persons.
ARTICLE 16 — ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The WSO prohibits fraud, bribery, corruption, harassment, abuse, discrimination, retaliation, falsification of credentials and deliberate manipulation of sporting outcomes within its activities.
Officers, committee members, staff and contractors shall disclose actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and shall not participate in decisions where impartiality is compromised.
An ethics code shall set out expected conduct, reporting channels, confidentiality safeguards, investigation procedures, sanctions and appeal rights.
Reports of misconduct shall be handled fairly, promptly and proportionately. Confidentiality shall be protected to the extent compatible with a fair process and applicable law.
Anti-doping and competition-integrity matters shall be handled in accordance with applicable rules and the authority of relevant sport-specific bodies.
ARTICLE 17 — SAFEGUARDING, ACCESSIBILITY AND PARTICIPANT WELFARE
The WSO shall maintain safeguarding policies for children and adults at risk, including appropriate screening where lawful, codes of conduct, reporting routes, response procedures and training.
Programs shall promote accessible participation by persons with disabilities, including blind and visually impaired participants, deaf participants and persons with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Reasonable adaptations, accessible communications, safe facilities and appropriately trained personnel should be provided where practicable and lawful.
Sporting activity shall be age-appropriate and risk-assessed. Combat sports shall use discipline-specific rules, qualified supervision, suitable protective measures and emergency procedures.
The WSO shall not provide medical diagnosis or treatment except through appropriately licensed professionals acting within their competence.
ARTICLE 18 — FINANCE, PROPERTY AND AUDIT
The financial year shall run from [INSERT START DATE] to [INSERT END DATE].
Lawful income may include membership fees, donations, grants, sponsorship, education fees, publications and event revenue.
Funds and assets shall be used for the WSO’s lawful purposes and managed under an approved budget, documented expenditure controls and authorized signatories.
The WSO shall maintain accurate accounts, asset registers, contracts and financial records for the period required by law.
Annual financial statements shall be presented to the competent governing body. An independent audit or review shall be arranged where required by law, funding conditions or a resolution of the General Assembly.
Conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, gifts and procurement shall be governed by written policies. No private distribution of assets shall occur except as permitted by applicable law.
ARTICLE 19 — RECORDS, PRIVACY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The WSO shall maintain minutes, membership records, financial records, contracts, policies and other official documents under a records-retention policy.
Personal data shall be collected and used only for legitimate purposes, with appropriate security, access controls and compliance with applicable privacy law.
Ownership and permitted use of logos, publications, course materials, photographs, videos, databases and research outputs shall be defined by written policies or agreements.
Use of the WSO’s name, emblem or credentials shall not be misleading and may be regulated by brand and authorization policies.
ARTICLE 20 — RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORLD SPORTS CONFEDERATION
The WSO and WSC are separate institutions with separate constitutions, governance, records, finances, legal responsibilities and membership decisions.
Any partnership shall be governed by a written cooperation agreement approved by the competent governing body of each institution.
Neither institution may bind the other, use the other’s name as an endorsement, incur obligations on the other’s behalf or claim authority over the other without express written authorization.
Joint projects shall specify objectives, budgets, intellectual property, safeguarding responsibilities, data handling, communications, insurance where applicable, dispute resolution and termination.
Nothing in this Constitution merges the WSO and WSC or implies recognition by any external body.
ARTICLE 21 — COMPLAINTS, DISCIPLINE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The WSO shall maintain a written complaint and disciplinary procedure that includes notice of allegations, impartial consideration, an opportunity to respond, reasoned decisions and a suitable appeal route.
Temporary protective measures may be used where reasonably necessary to protect participants, evidence or the integrity of an activity. Such measures shall be proportionate and reviewed promptly.
Internal mediation may be offered where appropriate. Arbitration or court proceedings may be used where legally available and agreed or required.
Nothing in this Article removes rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.
ARTICLE 22 — AMENDMENTS
Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Council or by a written petition from at least [one-third] of voting members.
The proposed wording shall be circulated with the meeting notice and shall identify the reasons for the amendment.
An amendment shall require a two-thirds majority of valid votes cast at a quorate General Assembly, unless applicable law requires a different procedure or threshold.
Amendments take effect on the date specified in the resolution and after any mandatory filing or approval.
ARTICLE 23 — DISSOLUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
The WSO may be dissolved only by a resolution passed by at least [three-quarters] of valid votes cast at a specially convened quorate General Assembly, subject to applicable law.
On dissolution, liabilities shall be settled and restricted funds handled according to their lawful conditions.
Remaining assets shall be transferred to one or more eligible organizations with compatible purposes, as required by law and the WSO’s registered legal form. Assets shall not be distributed unlawfully to members or officers.
Records shall be preserved or transferred in accordance with law.
ARTICLE 24 — INTERPRETATION AND FINAL PROVISIONS
This Constitution shall be interpreted consistently with the mandatory law of [INSERT JURISDICTION].
If a provision is invalid under applicable law, it shall be severed or adjusted only to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue to apply.
Detailed procedures may be adopted through bylaws, policies, committee terms of reference and regulations, provided they are consistent with this Constitution.
This Constitution becomes effective upon approval by [FOUNDING ASSEMBLY / GENERAL ASSEMBLY] on [DATE], subject to registration or other legal formalities required by law.
SCHEDULE 1 — MODEL COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
- Establishment: A committee is created by a written resolution identifying its name, purpose and reporting body.
- Mandate: The terms of reference shall define scope, powers, limits, outputs and any delegated budget.
- Composition: Members shall be selected for relevant competence, integrity, experience and appropriate stakeholder representation.
- Officers: Each committee shall appoint a chairperson and secretary, or equivalent roles.
- Work plan: Each committee shall submit an annual work plan, deliverables, risk considerations and estimated costs.
- Meetings: Meeting frequency, quorum, voting and electronic participation shall be stated in committee rules.
- Records: Agendas, minutes, recommendations, attendance and conflicts of interest shall be recorded.
- Reporting: Committees shall report to the designated governing body at least annually or more frequently if required.
- Ethics: Committee members shall comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest and conduct rules.
- Review: The governing body may review, renew, amend, merge or dissolve a committee through an authorized process.
