Marco Mawien

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Perspectives on sports governance, athletics development, and the law from the field.

Sports Development15 August 20264 min read

South Sudan Athletics: A Movement on the Rise

From Loliha's historic African Games medal to Kids' Athletics programs reaching four cities, South Sudan's athletics story is one of determination, grassroots investment, and growing international recognition.

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Governance20 June 20265 min read

Building Sustainable Sports Governance in Africa

Strong institutions, transparent processes, and long-term thinking are the pillars of effective sports governance. Here is what African federations can learn from global best practice — and from each other.

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Law & Sport10 April 20265 min read

The Role of Law in Shaping Sport in South Sudan

Legal frameworks are the invisible architecture of sport. Without them, athlete rights go unprotected, contracts go unenforced, and federations operate without accountability. South Sudan is building these frameworks now.

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