Bundestag Approves Draft Law on Elite Sports Funding and Other Measures of National Importance in Sports
On January 15, 2025, the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) passed the draft law (20/14499) titled “Act on the Regulation of the Promotion of Elite Sports and Other Measures of National Importance in Sport and on the Establishment of the Elite Sports Agency (Sports Funding Act – SpoFöG).”
Background
The draft law aims to strengthen the funding and support of elite sports in Germany and to establish a new central agency responsible for coordinating and implementing measures to enhance the country’s athletic competitiveness on the world stage.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of the Elite Sports Agency: The law establishes a new federal agency, the Elite Sports Agency, which will be responsible for:
- Distributing funding for elite sports
- Supporting the development of elite athletes
- Coordinating national sports policies
- Collaborating with sports federations and other stakeholders
- Funding for Elite Sports: The law provides for increased funding for elite sports programs, including:
- Funding for the training and preparation of elite athletes
- Support for sports science and research
- Investment in sports infrastructure
- Other Measures of National Importance in Sports: The law also includes provisions for:
- Promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in sports
- Supporting the development of women’s sports
- Combating doping and other forms of cheating in sports
Significance
The passage of the Sports Funding Act is a significant step in Germany’s efforts to improve its performance in elite sports. The law provides a comprehensive framework for the funding and support of elite athletes and aims to create a more cohesive and effective national sports system.
The Elite Sports Agency will play a central role in coordinating and implementing the provisions of the law, and it is expected to have a major impact on the development and success of elite sports in Germany.
Next Steps
The draft law passed by the Bundestag must now be approved by the Bundesrat (Federal Council) before it can be signed into law by the President. Once the law is in effect, the Elite Sports Agency will be established, and the provisions of the law will come into force.
20/14499: Gesetzentwurf Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Regelung der Förderung des Spitzensports und weiterer Maßnahmen gesamtstaatlicher Bedeutung im Sport sowie zur Errichtung der Spitzensport-Agentur (Sportfördergesetz – SpoFöG) (PDF)
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