The court of last resort: The court of arbitration in sports and the olympics

It is essential to recognize that the CAS is not a perfect institution. Like any human-made system, it is susceptible to imperfections. Nevertheless, in the absence of a viable alternative, the CAS remains an indispensable component of the Olympic Games.

- DR. APOORVA DIXIT

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stands as a unique institution in the world of sports, a hybrid of law and athletics. Its role in adjudicating disputes during the Olympics, the pinnacle of sporting achievement, is both crucial and controversial.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was created in 1983 to deal with the legal problems that an athlete could face. The purpose of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is to bring about the resolution of sports-related disputes which are submitted to it through ordinary arbitration or appeal against the decisions of sports bodies or organizations. In 1993 the CAS became entirely independent, by creating a new administration and financing body, the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS), and adopting a new judgment structure.