MINSTRY OF SPORTS (MOS)

The Ministry of Sport is responsible for promoting the physical well-being of Sierra Leoneans in order to develop the capacity of youths and young adults engaged in sports to attain excellence at national and international competitions.

The Ministry also ensures that there is proper coordination between sporting entities which include National Sport Authority (NSA), the Sierra Leone Football Association, the Sierra Leone Amateur Football Association, the Premier League Board, Football Clubs and other sporting activities.

MANDATE

The mandate of the Ministry of sports is to design and develop appropriate policies and programmes that will ensure and promote Sports throughout the Country.

VISION

The Vision is to establish an organized and efficient machinery for the promotion and development of Sports, equipped with the professional manpower, resources, equipment and facilities that will enhance nationwide participation to ensure sporting excellence and the physical health and wellbeing of the youths and young adults and to engender the spirit of healthy competition, unity and love amongst the citizenry.

MISSION

The Mission is to design and develop appropriate policies and programmes that will ensure, and promote Sports throughout the Country.

FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF SPORTS

1. Coordinate and facilitate implementation of Sports Development programmes as initiated by the National Sporting Associations.
   

2. Adopt and approve standards of coaching, administration and management in all areas of sport delivery in line with international best practice in Sports.
   

3. Forge links with international Sport bodies and technical cooperation assistance bodies
   

KEY OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

• Promote school and institutional sports development and competitions at district, provincial and national levels.
  

• Develop athletes, coaches, sports medical practitioners as well as sports administration.
  

• Encourage the provision of recreational and sporting facilities at the national, regional and district levels.
  

• Promote sports as employment creation and revenue generation activity.
  

• Encourage private sector investment in sports and attract international sporting events to Sierra Leone.
  
  

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