Abstract. Sports organizations in China are similar to the non-profit organizations in the western countries, which will be an important governance body of the society. However, until recently, there has been very little discussion or examination of the status of the legitimate sports organizations in China in undertaking social responsibilities within the literatures. This paper, therefore, adopts expert interview method and takes the Chinese Athletic Association (CAA) as an example, firstly examines the status of the legitimate sports organizations in China in undertaking social responsibilities at legal, public welfare, moral and economical angles. Secondly, it discusses the dilemma of the legitimate sports organizations in carrying out activities and, finally, proposes some suggestions for the future development of laws and regulations on sports organizations in China.