Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent institution based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that resolves legal disputes in the world of sport. Established in 1984, it serves as the ultimate court of appeal for sports-related matters, handling cases ranging from doping violations and contract disputes to eligibility issues and governance challenges. CAS is newsworthy due to its involvement in several high-profile cases. Recent events include CAS easing sanctions on Malaysian footballers involved in falsified naturalization documents and dismissing an appeal by a Ukrainian athlete disqualified from the Olympics for a helmet displaying remembrance for Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. CAS's decisions have significant implications for athletes, sporting federations, and the integrity of international competitions, making it a crucial entity in the global sports landscape.