INFORM: Sports Law
Updates:
CAF Cup 2024: Appeal Filed Over Jersey Dispute
The governing body of football in Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), along with the football club, Union Sportive Medina d'Alger (USM Alger), have filed an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concerning jerseys depicting a Moroccan map with the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Ensuring Fair Play: WADA’s Guide to Anti-Doping for Major Events
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has come out with new guidelines that seek to provide guidance to Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) on preparing and implementing anti-doping programmes for major events.
Tunisia’s Anti-Doping Organisation No Longer on Non-Compliant List
The Tunisian National Anti-Doping Organization (ANAD) has been removed from the World Anti-Doping Code non-complaint list with immediate effect. A confirmation was received, on May 2, to the effect that the decree issued by the Tunisian government ordering compliance with the Code had come into effect.
Sucker Punch? IBA Boxers Cannot Take Part in Los Angeles 2028
On May 30, 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a statement clarifying that boxers from the International Boxing Association (IBA) member federations cannot take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Safeguarding Players: AIFF’s New PoSH Policy
In a press release dated May 8, 2024, the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that it had approved its Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) policy. This policy has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Olympic Quest Derailed: Hooda Suspended for Whereabouts Failures
The International Testing Agency (ITA) has imposed a 22-month suspension on Indian boxer Parveen Hooda on account of whereabouts failures. The suspension will be effective until July 16, 2025.
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Indian Grand Prix Postponed to 2025, UP Govt Now Co-Promoter
The Indian Grand Prix has been postponed to 2025 owing to operational reasons. This decision was taken considering the challenges presented by the September weather. In fact, on account of hot and humid conditions, the race distances were shortened at the India round last year, which was held on September 24.
NADA Panel Lifts Bajrang’s Provisional Suspension
The National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Disciplinary Panel has lifted the provisional suspension imposed on Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia until a notice of charge is issued for violation of anti-doping rules. This decision follows the May 13 online hearing where Bajrang presented his defence.
Case Laws:
Paris Olympics 2024: Plea of Sport Shooter for Selection Trials Participation Dismissed
In a judgment dated May 15, 2024, the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of Asian Games silver medallist and sport shooter, Manini Kaushik (the petitioner herein), to be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Equestrian Federation of India Reinstated Ahead of Paris Olympics
In a judgment dated May 29, 2024, the Delhi High Court reinstated the Executive Committee of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) in view of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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