Sports federations and associations in Mexico: justification and legal order

Abstract

Introduction: The practice of sports in Mexico is carried out in abundance at different levels, from popular to high performance or professional. The very nature of sports tends to be associated with proper practice, and since it is a right recognized in the Mexican Constitution, it needs a legal figure to regulate the activities of each sport according to international guidelines. By virtue of this need, the National Sports Associations were born. The National Sports Associations, also known as Federation, are the main technical authority of each sport in Mexico, with a dual legal nature. That is to say, of private or civil origin but which carry out activities and receive resources of a public nature, having to be reviewed under jurisdictional scrutiny. Objective: The purpose of this article is to analyze the legal nature and constitutional origin of National Sports Associations or Sports Federations. According to the General Law of Physical Culture and Sports, they have a public and private function within the development of national sports. Likewise, the definition of the National Sports System (SINADE) will be studied briefly and concisely. Methodology: A descriptive study of this legal figure is carried out, pointing out its constitutional justification, to then continue with the generalities, context and relevance within the functioning of Mexican sports. Results: The national sports associations are the highest technical authority of each sport, in accordance with the General Law of Physical Culture and Sports, and they are also part of the private sector. However, they cooperate with the State in the promotion of the adequate exercise of the right to sport and other values linked to it, so that such action is considered of public utility. Conclusions: The actions of the national sports associations must always be correct, because despite being of a private nature, they are collaborating agents of the State and in this way, and according to the Jurisprudence, they are a responsible authority for administrative purposes and in the amparo trial.