Global Winter School on Sports Law and Practice
School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus is going to organize the Global Winter School on Sports Law and Practice.
Date: 8th - 15th December, 2025
Mode: Hybrid
This intensive Global Winter School offers a comprehensive and critical examination of the complex legal and regulatory landscape governing international sports. The curriculum integrates foundational principles-from the Introduction to Sports Law and Sports Contracts to the Legal Rights and Duties of professionals-with cutting-edge contemporary issues. Participants will gain multidisciplinary insights into the ethical, commercial, and governance challenges shaping the future of global sports. The program emphasizes both international perspectives and the specific legal context of India, culminating in a detailed analysis of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
Key Objectives:
The program is designed to equip participants to critically analyze and understand:
- Regulatory Frameworks: The current state of Ethical Issues, Governance, Doping/Anti-Doping laws, and Civil/Criminal Liability in sports.
- Commercial & IP Dynamics: The legal dimensions of Sports Trade, Commerce, Intellectual Property, Antitrust, and Sports Tourism.
- Dispute Resolution: The application of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and International Arbitration in resolving sports-related conflicts.
- Social & National Justice: The importance of Gender Justice and Inclusivity, alongside an in-depth study of the new National Sports Governance Act, 2025 (INDIA).
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Winter School, participants will be able to:
- Enhanced understanding of the interplay between sports and legal frameworks of sports governance.
- Develop proficiency in drafting key documents, including Sports Contracts, Player Agreements, and intellectual property licenses relevant to sports trade and commerce.
- Critically evaluate policy and regulatory issues concerning Gambling and Betting, and the other legal framework surrounding Sports.
Who can register?
Advocates, Faculty Members, Research Assistants, and Research Scholars interested in Sports Law
Perks:
Upon completion, e-certificates will be issued to all the registered participants based on their attendance in all sessions and submission of feedback forms after each session.
List of Speakers (Tentative):
- Juan CRESPO RUIZ-HUERTA, RUIZ-HUERTA & CRESPO, Sports Lawyers, Spain
- ReitumetsePilane (LLM), Sports Lawyer | FIFA & FA Licensed Football Agent, Spain
- Mr.Abhinav Kumar Mishra, Christ (Deemed to be University) NCR Campus.
- Tarun, Assistant Professor (Research), Gujarat National Law University
- Shahin Razazi, Sports Legal Advisor at MRGL ADVOGADOS, Portugal
- Dr. Dhawal Shankar Srivastava, Assistant Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus
- Dr. Aman Gupta, Assistant Professor, WBNUJS, Kolkata
- BhuwanSood, Legal Counsel- Minerva Academy FC, Sports & Gaming Lawyer
- Dr. Sheetal Singh, Head of Department, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus
- Petra PocrnicPerica, Arbitraror, CAS, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Ignacio Triguero Gea, Partner - Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment
- Dr. AdetutuAina,The University of the West Indies, Cave-Hill Campus, Barbados
- Mr. Ashwin Kunal Singh, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10-ekDCGbgm_tr6w0oGlSdKRsDxAXZnvoj8wIMIY1lgM
Registration Fees:
- Participants (Online): Rs. 2000/-
- Participants (Offline): Rs. 3500/-
- Participants (International): US $50/-
Fee waiver/scholarship for international participant may be provided. Kindly write a mail to dhawal.shankar@christuniversity.in with full details.
Payment:
https://ncr.christuniversity.in/e-services-online-payment-portalncr
Steps for Payment:
- Select Fest/Conference/Workshop/Event
- in Select Category - Select Winter School Sports Law (External Participants)
- Continue for fee payment
Deadline:
The last date of registration is 6th December, 2025.
Contact:
Dr. Dhawal Shankar Srivastava
Assistant Professor, CHRIST (deemed to be University), Delhi NCR
Phone: +91-8448455189
Email: dhawal.shankar@christuniversity.in
