At a press conference officials from the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) highlighted its inclusive, modern, and transparent nature, which represents a step toward development.
They also emphasized on the need to strengthen the structure, organization, and operation of the Cuban Sports System so that it adequately responds to the needs and demands of the national and international arenas.
According to INDER’s legal director, Karel Luis Pachot, the law, approved on July 18 by the National Assembly, grants legality and institutional framework to the sports system and recognizes the role of other social and economic actors.
According to the official, six supplementary regulations stem from the law, with an emphasis on the general regulations governing sports participation, the contracting of high-performance athletes, grassroots organizational units, advertising and sponsorship practices, and the ranking of sports legends and prominent figures. In response to Prensa Latina, he highlighted that the study, analysis, and research of international conventions, government documents, and similar models from 11 countries served as the basis for this Cuban legal framework.
Going forward, the plan seeks for revitalization of training institutions and academies, as well as the management and administration of sports facilities, in adherence to the principles governing the Cuban sports system, such as universal accessibility, participation, ethics, health protection, and quality in competitions.
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