Context:
Recently, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
- The CAS was founded in 1984 and operates under the governance of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS).
- Serves as an autonomous institution aimed at resolving disputes related to sports through arbitration or mediation, using procedures tailored specifically for the sports community.
Functions of CAS
- Dispute Resolution: Specializes in resolving legal disputes within the sports sector by issuing arbitral awards, which are legally enforceable similar to traditional court judgments.
- Mediation Services: Offers mediation for dispute resolution whenever applicable, promoting amicable settlements.
- Event-Specific Tribunals: Establishes temporary tribunals for major sporting events like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, applying specially crafted procedural rules for each instance.
Types of Disputes Addressed
- Handles cases directly or indirectly associated with sports, including commercial disputes such as sponsorship contracts and disciplinary matters stemming from decisions by sports bodies, like doping violations.
Eligibility to File a Case
- Who Can File: Any individual or legal entity, such as athletes, sports clubs, federations, event organizers, sponsors, or media broadcasters, with the legal capacity to initiate proceedings can approach CAS for resolving their disputes.
-Source: Hindustan Times
