Protection of Athletes’ Rights in International Sports Organizations

Abstract The protection of athletes’ rights in international sports organizations is important and relevant in the modern world. This concerns numerous aspects, including the protection of athletes’ dignity, physical and psychological health, equality and non-discrimination, fair competition, transparency and accountability in the management of sports organizations, and the promotion of sport itself. These aspects, as well as the role of sport in society, the development of sport and its impact on other areas of life, make the study of athletes’ rights protection an essential task that helps to shape a fair and ethical sporting environment in the modern world. In this article, the authors reviewed various aspects of athletes’ rights protection in international sports organizations, analyzed their history and development, studied international standards and documents regulating this issue, and considered specific athletes’ rights, including through the analysis of practical cases. They also examined the challenges and problems faced by athletes and proposed measures to improve the situation and strengthen the protection of their rights. This article aims to emphasize the importance of ensuring the rights of athletes as a prerequisite for the stable and fair development of modern sport, as well as a necessary component of the global sports community.