Resolution of Sports Disputes through Mediation

Abstract

Sport in today’s date contributes a major proportion to the global finances. The topic of sports is a very delicate one involving reputations which may be damaged to a greater ex-tent. Alternate Dispute Resolution is an integral aspect when concerns are raised due to disputes arising out of Sports. The Court of Arbitration in Sports (CAS) plays a major role in solving disputes arising out of sports through appropriate means of Alternate Dispute Resolution. The paper focuses on discussing the prime aspects of the CAS when it comes to solving disputes out of sports. It discusses opinions on how the CAS can be more effective with a mediation base rather than heading to arbitration in all problem. The paper as well discusses the demographics of the Arbitrators and Mediators who precise over most cases at the CAS and where are the areas of improvement while concerning their selection. This paper takes into consideration the rules and laws relating to ADR in four countries namely United Kingdom, Switzerland, China and India. The author has tried to portray how the Indian Judiciary can consider certain aspects of ADR when it has come to the topic of settlement of disputes arising out of sports. This paper dis-cusses on what can be the effective means of solving Sports related disputes in India. The problem concerning the approachability of the CAS for Indian authorities and athletes has also been discusses. Prospects on how to improve the approachability of the CAS from India can be improved are tried to be discussed. This paper aims at promoting Alternate Dispute Resolution an appropriate mean for solving sports related disputes.