Like any other sport associations, they all have to be affiliated with the National Sports Association (NSA), Asian Federation (AF) and International Federation (IF) to be a legitimate and official governing body for their respective sports. 

This is to ensure all tasks, decisions and planning are carried out with full transparency and integrity towards the sports, athletes, officials and country.
 

Affiliated associations or bodies are also usually affiliated with the local government agencies such as the sports commissioner's office, sports ministry, national olympic council, national sports council, national sports institute and etc.