Global Winter School on Sports Law & Practice by School of Law – Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi! Register Now!

About Christ (Deemed to be University)

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of Excellence and Service. The University is a nurturing ground for individual holistic development to contribute to society in a dynamic environment effectively. It was established as a college in July 1969 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), founded by Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It was conferred the Deemed University Status in 2008 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has five campuses, three in Bengaluru and one in Pune and Delhi NCR (off-campus).

About the School of Law

School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, commenced its journey in 2019. It already has a proven history of success in the field of education. The School of Law offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in Law as per the guidelines of the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission. It has a flexible curriculum offering several options in different areas of specialization, and the same is designed with the requirements of the legal profession and academia kept in mind.

About the Global Winter School on Sports Law and Practice

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 & 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 & 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.

Tentative List of Speakers

Juan CRESPO RUIZ-HUERTA, RUIZ-HUERTA & CRESPO, Sports Lawyers, SPAIN”
Reitumetse Pilane (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
Dhawal Shankar Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), NCR.
Aman Gupta, Assistant Professor, WBNUJS, Kolkata
Bhuwan Sood, Legal Counsel- Minerva Academy FC, Sports & Gaming Lawyer
Sheetal Singh, Head of Department, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus
Petra Pocrnic Perica, Arbitrator, CAS, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Ignacio Triguero Gea, Partner – Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment
Adetutu Aina, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, BARBADOS
Ashwin Kunal Singh, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.

Important Details

Date: 8th to 15th December 2025
Mode: Hybrid
Registration Fees:
Participants (Online): Rs. 2000/-
Participants (Offline): Rs. 3500/-
Participants (International): $ USD 50/-

A fee waiver/scholarship for an international participant may be provided. Kindly write a mail to dhawal.shankar@christuniversity.in with full details.