(School of Physical Education,Soochow University,Suzhou 215021,China) Abstract: The conception of “sports governance” is popular in Europe, while the rigid functions of policies and laws are being gradually weakened, and the flexible functions of dialogue mechanisms are being gradually exerted. By utilizing a dialogue mechanism, the European Union played an important role in establishing the White Book of Sport. The subjects of dialogue include member countries, sports organizations and other interest relevant parties. The ways of dialogue include sports minister meetings, sports forums, action specific working teams, online con-sultation, etc. The contents of dialogue are mainly the frameworks, topics and focuses with respect to the While Book of Sport. Such a dialogue mechanism is formally similar to the activity of “policy research” in China, essen-tially a way of power gaming. Key words: sport sociology;sport policy;dialogue mechanism;White Book of Sport;European Union |