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GCSEL x LawNK Partners Presents Advanced Training Programme on Interplay of Law &

Commerce in Indian Sport C o m i n g T h i s 6 t h t o

9 t h O c t o b e r , 2 0 2 6 Hybrid Mode!

EMERGING YOUNG A N E X C L U S I V E WRITERS 5 0 S E A T S O N L Y Register Early!

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1 6 - H O U R S , 8 S E S S I O N S & A N A M A Z I N G L E A R N I N G E X P E R I E N C E The Indian sports industry is witnessing immense investment and growth across conventional sports disciplines, such as hockey and cricket as well as newly emerging sports, such as pickleball, with such growth seeing increasing professionalisation, significant investments across the sports pipeline, and an ever-expanding fan base that is turning sport into one of India’s fastest-growing commercial sectors.

With this surge, however, comes a complex web of legal issues and opportunities across every layer of the ecosystem, from national governing bodies and their state associations, to league-franchise relations, franchise-player engagements, and the event-fan interface. This landscape is further shaped by broadcasters, sponsors, digital platforms, training academies, infrastructure operators, and technology partners, each bringing unique legal and commercial considerations.

The need for legal practice with a sports lens has never been greater, as stakeholders - including athletes, sports organisations, federations, sponsors, and media houses - require guidance to navigate the balances and values that are intrinsic to sport and intricacies of sports-related legal frameworks. This course will delve into the unique characteristics of Indian sports law and commerce, with an overview of its development, unique challenges, and emerging issues with a view of equipping students

Get two kitnhow t heieg hkt ntwoewntley-d sgoem ettoh inugnderstand the critical aspects and tenets

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G N L U C E N T R E F O R S P O R T S &

E N T E R T A I N M E N T L A W The GNLU Centre for Sports & Entertainment Law (GCSEL) is a specialised academic and research centre at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), dedicated to advancing the study and practice of sports and entertainment law in India.

GCSEL works at the intersection of law, sports, commerce, governance, and athlete rights, addressing emerging legal and regulatory challenges in the sporting ecosystem. The Centre undertakes research, capacity-building programmes, conferences, training programmes, and industry collaborations to develop expertise in sports and entertainment law.

Through its initiatives, GCSEL seeks to contribute to the development of a robust, contemporary, and globally engaged sports-law framework in India.

L A W N K P A R T N E R S LawNK Partners is a boutique law firm in India practicing in Sports, Technology & Data Protection and Commercial Laws. Beyond conventional legal practice, LawNK works closely with the communities, movements, and ecosystems within these sectors, developing an understanding from the inside.

Through its work, LawNK seeks to provide uncommon legal insight and practical solutions that help organisations navigate complexity and move forward.

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S P E A K E R S S P E A K E R S A B H I N A V S H R I V A S T A V A Partner, LawNK Partners S A N J A Y R A V I Associate, LawNK Partners

Program Schedule

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0 6 - 0 9 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 6 SESSION 01 Sports Law and Governance SESSION 02 Commercial Leagues & Event Hosting SESSION 03 Player Rights: Overall Framework &

Emerging Issues SESSION 04 Dispute Resolution in Sports SESSION 05 Media Rights and News Access SESSION 06 IP Protection, Ambush Marketing &

Brand Protection SESSION 07 Sponsorship and Endorsement Rights SESSION 08 Final Course Integration Session Have any queries? Reach us at:

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gcsl@gnlu.ac.in

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