INFORM: Sports Law – February 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:

• US Law Makes WADA Funding Contingent on Independent Audit
• Basketball Federation Challenges Antitrust Probe
• Sports Ministry Cautions NSFs on Logo Use
• Ministry Pushes NSFs on Global Sports Engagement, Domestic Manufacturing
• EFI’s Deepening Governance Troubles
• Coaching Reforms: Task Force Recommendations to be Implemented in Phases

Case Laws: 

• SC Declines to Interfere in Taekwondo NSF Recognition Dispute
• Maharashtra Cricket Body Polls: SC Refuses to Lift Stay, Flags Induction of Non-Cricket Members
• Delhi HC Upholds Recognition of Indian Pickleball Association as NSF