In the recent years, there have been many instances where national sports governing bodies were de-recognized for not complying with the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 (Code). The Code is a collection of various documents issued by the Government over the past few decades concerning a wide range of subjects related to sportsRead more
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The transfer of a football player from one football club to another, either domestically or internationally, has to be completed according to certain regulations put in place by FIFA and the national federations. The following is a step-by-step guide to the regulatory requirements for transfers involving Indian football clubs.[1] Step 1: Checking the player’s contractualRead more
The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 (“PDPB”) creates a legal structure to protect the personal data of individuals. Over the past decade, athletes, teams and other sports entities have become increasingly reliant on the use of data. Sports entities collect and process data directly from athletes (through wearable technology or medical processes) and from theRead more