To achieve its objects, the Authority shall

(a) with the private sector and other agencies, organise and support citizens to participate in sports at district, regional, national and international levels;

(b) facilitate the organisation of national games;

(c) issue licences in respect of matters relating to sports;

(d) provide financial and other assistance to 'a team or person for the purpose of enabling that team or person to represent the Republic in international competitions in or outside the Republic;

(e) encourage citizens to participate in sporting activities;

(f) advise the Minister on matters in relation to the promotion and development of sports;

(g) ensure the development, establishment and management of public sporting facilities in the country; ‘

(h) encourage the private sector in the development and management of sports facilities in the country;

(i) in collaboration with the Ministry, ensure

(i) the provision of necessary facilities required for building national teams;

(ii) the provision of funds for the purpose of managing national teams;

(iii) the submission of proposals on matters relating the development and maintenance of national teams;

(iv) transparency and accountability in the development and management of national teams;

(v) that all moneys received by way of sponsorship. gifts and any other benefits for national teams are properly accounted for; and

(vi) the organisation of biannual sports congress to review sports development for the period and map out strategies for sports development for the future;

           (j) co-operate with national and international sporting organisations in order to foster and create a conducive sporting environment;

(k) provide assistance to sporting associations that the Authority considers necessary;

(I) undertake research and development related to sports;

(m) promote, encourage and secure the adoption of policies of gender equity, equal opportunity and access to sports, child protection in sports and drug free sports; and

(n) perform any other functions that are necessary for the attainment of the objects of the Authority.