singular vs plural

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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.

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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.
 
How about of their respective sports?
 
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