This report presents information from national reports on laws affecting sports in various countries that have acceded to the European Cultural Convention. The reports come from the following countries: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States. The reports include information on such issues as sports structure and the political framework, legislation, and public support and funding of sports. (SM)