INFORM: Sports Law – August 2026

This newsletter highlights key developments in sports, esports, and gaming laws in India and internationally. The sports sector continues to experience a growing emphasis on enhancing its regulatory framework through legislative reforms and judicial decisions.

The highlights of the current issue are:

Updates:

• India Strengthens Anti-Doping Framework
• BCCI Introduces Changes to Domestic Cricket Playing Conditions for 2026-27 Season
• FIFA Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina
• FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell Minority Stake in World Cup Commercial Unit
• Motor Sports Body FMSCI Gets Provisional NSF Recognition
• Sports Ministry Suspends Recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India
• SAI Introduces Athlete Psychological Wellbeing and Support Framework
• Tennis Reforms: AITA Aligns Constitution with NSG Act
• Government Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme For 2026-27 To 2030-31
• Government Grants Conditional Recognition To Judo Federation Of India Interim Body
• Bombay HC Hears Challenge to BCCI Bar on Foreign Passport Holders in Domestic Cricket
• UK High Court Considers Strike-Out Of Rugby Brain-Injury Claims

Case Laws: 

• Delhi HC Quashes Recognition Of Yogasana Bharat, Directs Fresh Recognition Exercise
• CJEU Rules on FIFA Agent Regulations, Leaves Matter to German Court
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