The purpose of this study was to examine the intention and background of full amendment about National Sports Promotion Act in the Fifth Republic of Korea by analyzing the situation of politics, economics, society, and culture. Through this study, the following conclusion were drawn; Formal content of full amendment was national sports promotion and enhancement of national prestige through sports. However, substantial purpose was upbringing of elite sports for preparation of 86 Seoul Asian Games and 88 Seoul Olympic Games. The main reason of its full amendment was strong political intention. That is, Chun, Doo-Hwan s military government wished the political problem occurred by him settled down soon. He intented to gain more medals in two games for announcement of justification of his government. Since then, the Act has been changed from fundamental law for national sports promotion to special law for upbringing of elite sports.