CONTEMPORORY ISSUES IN SPORTS LAW
AUTHOR-SHREEDHI GUPTA, STUDENT AT JAMNALAL BAJAJ SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES, BANASTHALI VIDHYAPEETH, RAJASTHAN
Best Citation – SHREEDHI GUPTA, CONTEMPORORY ISSUES IN SPORTS LAW, ILE SPORTS LAW REVIEW (ILE SLR), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 1-7, APIS – 3920 – 0053 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.
Abstract
“SPORTS” India has a strong sporting culture with cricket being the most favorite sport. Earlier people used to play sports because they had to stay fit, they used to enjoy it, then slowly with time sports also became a kind of profession for the people. When something becomes a profession, then there must be some rules and regulations in it, as we know that sports were not given much importance but with time it’s been important aspect in Indian culture. As with the passage of time, sports have evolved from being a mere source of entertainment to a profession thus, Importance of sports increased for the people, the growing popularity of sports has led to the rise of various issues that need to be addressed.
Contemporary issues in sports law include athlete compensation, anti-doping policies, and the regulation of emerging technologies. One of the biggest challenges facing sports organizations is determining how much athletes should be paid and ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. There are also ongoing concerns about doping and the use of performance-enhancing drugs. There are concerns about the legal liability of sports organizations for injuries or other harm suffered by athletes, as well as the protection of athletes’ rights and safety. These issues are likely to continue to be important topics in the field of sports law in the coming years. This research paper aims to explore these contemporary issues in sports law and suggest possible solutions. It is imperative to address these issues to ensure the growth and development of sports in India.
KEYWORDS- Challenges, Contemporary issue, sport organization, protection