EXAMINING LEGAL CHALLENGES IN MODERN SPORTS: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE

AUTHOR – MUSKAN KUMARI, STUDENT AT THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY.RANCHI, JHARKHAND

Best Citation – MUSKAN KUMARI, EXAMINING LEGAL CHALLENGES IN MODERN SPORTS: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE, ILE FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW (ILE FN), 1 (3) of 2023, Pg. 7-24, APIS – 3920 – 0035 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

This research paper explores contemporary issues in sports law, addressing various subtopics within the field. It examines the legal challenges surrounding player contracts and transfers in professional sports, including the negotiation process, transfer regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The role of governing bodies in sports law and their impact on athlete rights are discussed, along with ethical considerations in sports governance. The paper also delves into the legal framework for combating doping in sports, the challenges in detecting and prosecuting doping offenses, and the influence of emerging technologies on anti-doping efforts. Intellectual property and trademark issues in sports, liability and safety concerns, sports betting and gambling regulations, discrimination and equality in sports, e-sports and its legal challenges, sports and technology, and fan behavior and hooliganism are examined as well. Through an in-depth analysis of these topics, this research paper provides valuable insights into the complex and evolving landscape of sports law.

Keywords: Sports Law, legal issues in sports Law, Player contracts, Dispute resolution, Negotiations, Transfer regulations, Ethical considerations.