INFORM: Sports Law – September 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:

• CCI Closes Google–WinZO Proceedings After Change in Online Gaming Law
• IOA Amends Constitution to Align with NSGA
• BCCI–NSGA Overlap Raises Questions Over Governance of Cricket Bodies
• ISL 2026–27: The New Club-Led Framework Moves from Agreement to Implementation
• Sports Ministry Invites Applications from Yoga Bodies for NSF Recognition
• Indian Golf Union Passes Major Amendments to MoA to Align with NSGA
• Sports Ministry Notifies ANSF Scheme, 2026–31
• FIFA Imposes Sanctions on Argentina Over World Cup Disciplinary Violations
• CAS Allows Aston Villa To Register 17-Year-Old Brian Madjo
• Kalshi Sports Contracts: Gambling or Financial Derivatives?

  Case Laws: 

• Supreme Court Declines to Interfere in Delhi Race Club’s Challenge Against Eviction
• J&K and Ladakh High Court: Sports Federation Cannot Compel Deputation of Government
• Delhi HC disposes of writ petitions in VFI elections matter
• Delhi HC Declines Interim Relief to Vinesh Phogat for 2026 World Championships Selection Trials