The Sport Order of Merit shall be intended to reward Cameroonians or foreigners who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding contribution to the development of physical education and sport and all related activities in Cameroon and worldwide.
Decoration conferred on Cameroonians/foreigners aged at least 25(twenty-five) years distinguished for exceptional contribution to the development of physical education and sports
Law No 2019/7 of 25 April 2019 page 10, Section 51 and 54(1)
3 (three) years in the grade of Knight
Law No 2019/7 of 25 April 2019 page 10, Section 54(2)
5(five) years in the grade of Officer
Law No 2019/7 of 25 April 2019 page 10, Section 54(3)