Sports Law

CLP’s Sports Law – 1st Edition 2025 is a pioneering legal text that provides a deep and structured understanding of the legal framework governing sports and athletics in India. With the increasing commercialization and professionalization of sports, legal issues have become an integral part of the sporting ecosystem—from player contracts to doping violations and from governance reforms to dispute resolution.

This first-of-its-kind Indian publication brings together jurisprudence, legislation, regulatory guidelines, and international developments that impact Indian athletes, sports federations, teams, and event organizers. Whether it is understanding how anti-doping regulations are enforced or how contractual disputes are resolved in sports arbitration forums, this book explains it all with clarity and precision.

Authored by the esteemed editorial board of Central Law Publications (CLP), the book serves as a foundational text for law students specializing in sports law, legal practitioners involved in sports litigation, and professionals working in sports management, media, and athlete representation.

Key Features:

• Foundations of Sports Law: Covers the origin, development, and principles governing sports law as a unique legal discipline in India and internationally.

• Legal Status of Sports Bodies: Explores the role, legal status, and regulation of sports governing bodies like BCCI, AIFF, and IOA.

• Athlete Rights and Duties: Discusses legal safeguards and obligations of sportspersons, including gender equality, privacy, and employment rights.

• Anti-Doping & WADA Compliance: Analyzes the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), WADA Code, testing protocols, and related judicial precedents.

• Match-Fixing and Corruption in Sports: Delves into the legislative and regulatory framework dealing with betting, match-fixing, and sports fraud.

• Contracts and Commercial Rights: Examines legal elements in athlete agreements, sponsorship deals, endorsements, and media rights.

• Sports Dispute Resolution: Details the mechanisms for resolving sports-related disputes, including Sports Arbitration, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and the National Sports Tribunal.

• Landmark Cases and Global Developments: Highlights important Indian and international judicial decisions influencing sports law practice.

• Future of Sports Law in India: Offers commentary on emerging challenges such as e-sports, data protection, and gender parity in sports governance.

Why You Should Read This Book:

✅ Comprehensive Legal Perspective: The first Indian book to provide a complete overview of the legal landscape affecting sports.
✅ Ideal for Law and Sports Professionals: Tailored for students, advocates, academicians, sports agents, and administrators.
✅ Updated and Current: Includes legislative amendments and policy changes up to 2025.
✅ Guides Compliance and Policy Making: Helps sports bodies, leagues, and managers understand legal obligations and mitigate risks.
✅ Bridges Legal Theory with Practice: Combines academic explanation with real-world examples and case studies.

CLP's Sports Law – 1st Edition 2025 is a timely and essential resource in the rapidly growing field of sports law. As India continues to rise as a global sports powerhouse, understanding the legal nuances becomes critical for all stakeholders. This book ensures that students and professionals alike are equipped with the knowledge and legal tools to engage with the world of sports confidently and lawfully.