As a matter of principle, the State regards sports activities as highly significant in terms of social and health policy. Sports are an excellent pillar for the development opportunities of the individual and of groups, and as a way to preserve and promote public health. Particularly in these times of prosperity and increasing lack of physical movement, combined with unhealthy nutritional habits, this aspect is becoming ever more important.

The Government is the highest executive organ responsible for guiding the affairs of the National Administration in accordance with the Constitution and the laws (article 78 paragraph 1 of the Constitution). Pursuant to this position and on the basis of its constitutional mandates in the areas of public welfare and health, the Government also determines policy in the area of sports and sports promotion. One of the most important responsibilities of the Government with respect to sports promotion is to request the necessary budgetary means for sports promotion from Parliament. The Government is supported by the Sport Commission and by the Sports Office. The Ministry of Sports is responsible within the Government.

Due to its social and health aspects, sport enjoys broad State
support in Liechtenstein