INFORM: Sports Law – April 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:

• IOC Announces Revised Eligibility Rules for Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sport
• AFI Mandates Prior Approval for Athlete Sponsorship Agreements
• ATP Reduces Mandatory Events Amid Player Burnout Concerns
• Telangana Moves to Institutionalise Employment Opportunities for Meritorious Sportspersons
• AI Integration in IPL 2026: BCCI–Google Collaboration
• Sikkim Announces First State Games in 2026
• IPL 2026: BCCI Guidelines on Practice and Pitch Usage
• U.S. College Sports: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments
• Ski and Snowboard India an Independent Body; No Jurisdiction of IOA
• US Gambling Rules: Multi-State Regulatory Tightening in 2026

Case Laws: 

• Delhi HC Orders Real-Time Blocking of Rogue Websites
• Delhi HC Restrains Transfer of Legends League Rights in JioStar Dispute