Sports Law 2026

BAHRAIN Law and Practice Contributed by: Sultan bin Nasser Alsowaidi

Sultan bin Nasser Alsowaidi is a senior legal pro - fessional with experience in sports law and sports governance in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His practice focuses on the regulation of sports organisations, sports governance frameworks, and compliance with international sports regulations. Sultan Alsowaidi has worked on sports-related regulatory and legislative matters, including governance structures, discipli - nary and ethics frameworks, and sports dispute res -

olution mechanisms. He also engages with regional and international sports bodies, particularly in rela - tion to football governance and regulatory alignment with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation. His recent work includes contributing to sports regula - tory reforms and participating in regional sports law committees, as well as being involved in sports gov - ernance and dispute resolution matters in an advi - sory capacity.

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Sultan bin Nasser Alsowaidi is a legal adviser with experience in sports law and sports governance in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He currently holds a leadership role in legislative and legal affairs, with professional

experience in regulatory policy and institutional governance. His engagement in the sports sector includes the regulation of sports organisations, governance frameworks, disciplinary and ethics systems, and sports dispute resolution mechanisms. He focuses on sports-related regulatory and legislative work and the alignment of domestic sports regulations with international standards. He is a member of the Legal Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and a certified sports arbitrator with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Sultan bin Naser Alsowaidi Muharraq Bahrain Tel: +973 399 344 44 Email: Sn.alsowaidi@gmail.com

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