INFORM: Sports Law – October 2024

Here is the October edition of the ‘Inform: Sports Law’ publication. We endeavour to provide a synopsis of key developments in sports, esports, and gaming laws in India and overseas, as well as to engage with stakeholders in these fields.

The Indian sports arena continues to witness an increased focus on strengthening the regulatory framework through legislative changes and court pronouncements.

The highlights of the current issue are:

Updates – 

• IPL Player Regulations 2025-27 Announced
• No Impropriety in WADA’s Assessment of China’s Decision in Swimmers Doping Row
• IOA Treasurer Sahdev Yadav Denies Allegations by IOA President
• Sinner Doping Row: WADA Appeals to CAS
• GMR Group Acquires Hampshire County
• Russian Athlete Tatyana Tomashova Banned for 10 Years
• WADA Publishes Revised TDSSA
• Online Money Gaming – A High-Risk Industry for Tax Evasion
• WADA Proposes Additions to the Anti-Doping Code on Governments Withholding Funds

Case Laws – 

• Ascertainment of Nature of Gaming Necessary Before Denying Permission: Allahabad HC
• University to Decide Whether a Sport is to be Considered in the Quota for Admission
• 10 Lakh Compensation to Medical Student for Denial of Admission Under Sports Quota
• Somdev Devvarman Petitions Against AITA Alleging Sports Code Violation
• Delhi HC Directs AIFF to Conduct Fresh Hearings in Anwar Ali Transfer Case