In 2022, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR or the Chamber) introduced rules specifically tailored to the needs of sports arbitration in the region. This article will present an overview of these rules, highlighting how they seek to guarantee a cost-effective, independent, and impartial forum to resolve sports disputes. To better understand these rules, the article will first review sports governance and sports dispute resolution, in general and in Bahrain, and explore the critical importance of independent dispute resolution in sports-related matters.