Sport Promotion Act (SpoPA)

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Art. 1 Objectives

1 In the interest of the physical fitness and health of the population, holistic education and social cohesion, this Act seeks to achieve the following: a. to increase sports and exercise activities of all age groups; b. to increase the importance of sport and exercise in education and training; c. to create suitable conditions for promoting talented young athletes and elite sport; d. to encourage behaviour that establishes the positive values of sport in society and fights undesirable side effects; e. to prevent accidents in sport and exercise. 2 The Confederation achieves these objectives through: a. supporting and conducting programmes and projects; b. measures pertaining in particular to education, high performance sport, fairness and safety in sport, and research.

Art. 2 Cooperation with cantons, communes and private entities

1 The Confederation shall work with the cantons, and communes. It shall take account of their measures to promote sport and exercise. 2 The Confederation shall encourage private ventures and work closely with Swiss sports associations.

Official text on Fedlex — consolidation of 1 September 2023

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