INFORM: Sports Law – October 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:

In Focus:

• Beyond the Pitch: Manchester City’s Verdict and Its Wider Ripples

Sports Governance:

• Dakar 2026: Delhi HC Upholds Equestrian Selection but Calls for Clearer Criteria
• Federation Elections under the National Sports Governance Act: AITA (27 November), IOA (5 December) and AIFF (20 December)
• IOA Allowed to Retain 16-member Executive Council

Business & Commercial:

• Uptick in Cricket M&A: Rajasthan Royals Buyout Gets CCI Nod

Gaming & Esports:

• India’s New Online Gaming Law: No Game Registered, 201 Complaints Received
• Gameskraft Probe: ED Provisionally Attaches Fresh Assets
• Rogue Websites Using RIL’s Jio Trademark Ordered to be Suspended

Global Sports Law:

• 2036 Olympics: Next Steps for Host Selection Out, India Unveils its Vision
• 2027 WADA Prohibited List: What Changes?
• ICC Introduces New Playing Conditions