singular vs plural

[Allen165]

Which of the possibilities would you use? (The first sentence is there only to provide context.)

Since this structure parallels that of a government, a sports governing body may be likened to a sovereign state. The international federations may be viewed as the government of their sport and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

The international federations may be viewed as the governments of their sport and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

The international federations may be viewed as the governments of their sports and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

I would go with number 2.

Thanks.

[emsr2d2]

Which of the possibilities would you use? (The first sentence is there only to provide context.)

Since this structure parallels that of a government, a sports governing body may be likened to a sovereign state. The international federations may be viewed as the government of their sport and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

The international federations may be viewed as the governments of their sport and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

The international federations may be viewed as the governments of their sports and the national federations as autonomous communities with well-defined powers.

I would go with number 2.

Thanks.

I would agree with you. There are various federations, representing different sports.

[Tdol]

How about of their respective sports?