The UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sport at National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) has announced the launch of an innovative Certificate Course in Anti-Doping Law and Emerging Areas. This four-weekend online course is meticulously crafted to merge academic knowledge with practical legal insights within the realm of sports.
Background and Rationale
Sports, as highlighted in the course brochure, are at the confluence of public policy, commerce, and human rights. Athletes and sports organizations are regulated by a complex web of domestic laws, international treaties, and sports-specific regulations. Despite the sector’s rapid expansion, many practitioners remain unaware of the intricate legal frameworks governing sports. This knowledge gap underscores the course’s importance.
The course emphasizes the pivotal roles played by leading institutions such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in maintaining global sports integrity. Today’s sports professionals must be adept at navigating challenges related to athlete contracts, intellectual property, broadcasting rights, and dispute resolution, particularly before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The program also covers gender equality obligations and the legal frameworks under the Sports (Development and Regulation) Act.
Given these complexities, the brochure insists that a structured certificate program in these areas is not just beneficial but essential for aspiring and current professionals.
Course Modules
The course is divided into four comprehensive modules:
- Module 1: Origin and History of Anti-Doping Laws
- Module 2: Anti-Doping Compliance: WADA, NADA & Operational Frameworks
- Module 3: Sports Dispute Resolution: CAS, Arbitration & Grievance Mechanisms
- Module 4: Sports Contracts, Commercial Law, Disputes & Emerging Frontiers
Course Details
The course runs from June 13th to July 4th, 2026, comprising 16 hours of online instruction through weekend classes. It focuses on regulatory frameworks involving WADA, NADA, CAS, IOC, and Indian Sports Law, providing a holistic understanding of the domain. The course fee is set at ₹1999, which includes all sessions and study materials. Interested participants must register by June 5, 2026, with classes commencing on June 13, 2026.
Eligibility and Registration
The course is open to law students, lawyers, arbitrators, athletes, coaches, administrators, and policy professionals looking to deepen their understanding of sports law. Registrants can sign up at odl.nludelhi.ac.in. For further inquiries, contact unescochair@nludelhi.ac.in. More details can be found in the attached brochure.
