Swimming Athlete Suspended for the Presence of Methylphenidate
A Summary Of 2021’s Key Sports Law Cases From The CAS & SFT
Does the Shayna Jack CAS Appeal decision give hope to innocent athletes in contamination cases?
International Swimmers' Alliance welcomes FINA Reform Report
The International Swimmers’ Alliance welcomes FINA’s recently released reform committee report. The report identifies many of the widely held criticisms directed at the international federation that oversees aquatic sports on a global scale. The report also recommends steps that the organization can take to address the shortcomings and improve its overall performance.
CAS confirms the two-year period of ineligibility imposed on Shayna Jack
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeals filed by Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) (formerly, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the first instance decision issued by the CAS Oceania Registry on 16 November 2020 (the Appealed Decision) in which the Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack, was found to have violated Article 2.1 of the Swimming Australia Ltd Anti- Doping Policy 2015 and was suspended for a period of two years, commencing on 12 July 2019.
A Summary Of CAS Decisions At The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division Vitaliy Khudyakov (KAZ) v. FINA: case settled amicably
Tokyo, 26 July 2021 – The Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) notes the withdrawal of the arbitration procedure: Vitaliy Khudyakov (KAZ) v. Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA).
Sun Yang Eligible For 2024 Paris Olympics: WADA v Sun Yang & FINA - 2nd CAS Award
CAS lifts the provisional suspension of Russian athletes Veronika Andrusenko and Aleksandr Kudashev
Lausanne, 19 July 2021 - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the urgent arbitration procedure between the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) and the Russian athletes Veronika Andrusenko and Aleksandr Kudashev (collectively, the Athletes).
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Testing for THC as Raised by the Sha’Carri Richardson Sanction Agreement Announcement
“As a follow up to last week’s release, we want to provide more information around the issue of THC positives and Sha’Carri Richardson’s sanction announcement.
Sun Yang to miss Tokyo Olympics despite ban being reduced
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his eight-year ban to four years and three months.
Broadcasting Tokyo 2020: How Modern Media Techniques Will Be Protected By IP Law
Inappropriate Tweets & The 'Duty Of Curiosity': Why The Swiss Federal Tribunal Ordered The Sun Yang Case Be Reheard
Seven tips for sports organisations to keep safeguarding at the top of the board agenda
Craig Nicholson appointed Head of World Para Swimming
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday (15 October) the appointment of Craig Nicholson as Head of World Para Swimming.
WADA v. Sun Yang & FINA: Reflections of a Chinese lawyer & lessons for sports in China
Sport and competition law – the year in review 2019/20
Singapore: the opportunities & challenges facing an emerging sports law jurisdiction
A detailed analysis of the legal arguments in WADA v Sun Yang & FINA - a very public hearing
The Hearing In The CAS Arbitration Procedure Between Wada, Sun Yang And Fina To Be Held In Public
The hearing in the CAS arbitration procedure between WADA,Sun Yang and FINA to be held in public
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ratifies the settlement agreement reached between Junya Koga and the International Swimming Federation (FINA) – period of ineligibility reduced from four years to two years
Sports governance - the year in review 2018/19
China sports law update: January – March 2019
Private investment into sport - what governing bodies need to know
A Sport-By-Sport Approach To Participation: How The NCAA Transgender Policy 2022 Impacts Student-Athletes
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – Central & South America
A guide to the regulation of transgender athlete participation in sport
International Swimmers’ Alliance Holds First Post-Olympics Board Meeting
28 September 2021, Naples, Italy: On the sidelines of season 3 of the International Swimming League, the recently announced ISA held its first post Olympics, in-person Board meeting. “With the Olympics now over, and most of the Board members in one city, it was the perfect opportunity to get together and build some momentum” said ISA founding Board member Brent Hayden.
Swimming Australia board to work towards National Integrity Framework
The Swimming Australia Board agreed yesterday to work towards adopting the National Integrity Framework (NIF), including the operation of an independent complaints handling process to be managed by Sport Integrity Australia.
Mixed-gender events: a sign of innovation and greater gender diversity at Tokyo 2020
To promote greater gender diversity at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced multiple new mixed-gender events at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. They are providing an exciting new competition format and are often unpredictable and thrilling to the end for both competitors and fans.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division registers its seventh procedure; issues its decision in the matter CAS OG 20/04 Maxim Agapitov v. IOC
Tokyo, 24 July 2021 – The Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered a new arbitration procedure: Vitaliy Khudyakov (KAZ) v. Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA).
Ground-Breaking Professional Australian Swimming League Unveiled
Swimming Australia and the ASL have formed a strategic partnership to establish and operate a new, innovative national professional Australian Swimming League.
FINA announces ban on athlete protests on podium and pool deck at Tokyo Olympics
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has confirmed that all athlete protests are banned from the podium and pool deck during the Tokyo Olympics.
WADA statement regarding CAS hearing – WADA v Sun Yang and FINA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of WADA’s appeal against the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) disciplinary panel decision related to an incident that led to a doping control involving Chinese swimmer Sun Yang not being completed as planned.
USADA Names Olympian Allison Wagner as Director of Athlete and International Relations
Tokyo Olympics 2020: A Comparison of the Selection Procedures For British Cycling, Athletics & Swimming
Japanese Swimming Star’s Fall From Grace: Lessons For Sports Governing Bodies From The Seto Case
Decision in the matter Shayna Jack v/ Swimming Australia & Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
How COVID-19 is impacting commercial sports contracts
Swimming Australia and The Seven Network joint statement
The Seven Network and Swimming Australia have agreed to terminate their broadcast partnership following Swimming Australia’s inability to hold the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials in 2020 due to the COVID- 19 pandemic as required under Seven’s media rights agreement.
Sport and anti-doping – the year in review 2019/20
A detailed review of the CAS Panel’s decision in WADA v Sun Yang & FINA
WADA v Sun Yang & FINA - The benefits (or otherwise) of a public hearing
AAA Panel Imposes 20-Month Sanction on U.S. Swimming Athlete Conor Dwyer for Doping Violation
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 30 July 2019 - 12 August 2019
U.S. Swimming Athlete William Licon Accepts Public Warning
Sport and competition law – the year in review 2018/19
FINA’s decision to allow market access to rival competitions - a turn of the tide in professional swimming
U.S. Swimming Athlete Grace Ariola Accepts Finding of No Fault
Mediating Football Disputes: The New FIFA Mediation Guidelines