Author(s)

Yujun Chen^*, Shuainan Qin, Zhentong Wang, Bingqiang Han

School of Physical Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China.

This paper investigates the governance of single-sports associations in China and suggests optimization strategies. It finds that current structures lack transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation, affecting governance effectiveness and credibility. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining literature review and case analysis. Literature was sourced from databases like Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI, focusing on articles published in the last 15 years. The Chinese Football Association and the Chinese Basketball Association were chosen as case studies due to their representative governance structures and industry impact. Thematic analysis of literature identified governance gaps, which were illustrated and validated through case studies. The research concludes that enhancing transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation can improve governance and drive China’s sports industry development. The findings offer theoretical and practical insights for governance reform of single-sports associations.

Single-Sports Associations, Good Governance, Stakeholders, Governance Optimization, Transparency, Accountability

Chen, Y.J., Qin, S.N. , Wang, Z.T. and Han, B. (2025) Research on the Optimization of Governance of Single-Sports Associations from the Perspective of Good Governance and Stakeholders. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 13, 288-303. doi: 10.4236/jss.2025.136020.