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Marco Akol Deng Mawien

Sports Administrator | Legal Expert | South Sudan

Shaping the Future of Sports Governance in South Sudan.

15+

Years of Experience

In sports administration & legal practice

Executive

Key Roles

Sports governance, legal counsel & policy advisory

South Sudan

Jurisdiction

National & continental sports bodies

Areas of Practice

Expertise & Specialisation

Sports Administration

Decades of experience in the governance, management, and strategic development of sports organisations at national and continental levels. Specialising in institutional reform, policy development, and building transparent governance structures that serve athletes and communities.

Legal Expertise

Deep legal knowledge applied to the intersection of sport, policy, and public administration. Advising on sports law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and the legal frameworks that underpin fair and accountable sports institutions in South Sudan.

Thought Leadership

Insights & Publications

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Sports Governance

Sports Governance Reform in Post-Conflict South Sudan

An examination of the institutional frameworks needed to build credible, transparent, and effective sports bodies in a nation rebuilding its identity.

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Sports Law

The Legal Framework for Athletes' Rights in East Africa

A comparative analysis of athlete protection legislation across East African nations and the gaps that remain in South Sudan's legal landscape.

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Policy

Nation-Building Through Sport: Lessons from the African Continent

How sport has served as a unifying force in post-conflict African nations, and what South Sudan can learn from these experiences.

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Kids' Athletics program in Torit, South Sudan — children participating in athletics training
Kids' Athletics official programme logo

Grassroots Programme

Kids' Athletics

Since 2023, Marco has led the rollout of Kids' Athletics programs across South Sudan — bringing structured athletics training to children in Wau, Aweil, Torit, and Rumbek.

With expansion to Warrap and Yambio planned by 2026, the programme is building safe sporting spaces and a long-term talent pipeline for South Sudan's athletics future.

WauAweilToritRumbekWarrap ↗Yambio ↗
“Sport is not merely a game — it is a vehicle for national identity, social cohesion, and the aspirations of a generation.”

— Marco Akol Deng Mawien

Work With Marco

Whether you are seeking legal counsel, sports governance expertise, or a thought leader for your institution — I am available for consultancy, advisory roles, and speaking engagements.

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