The legal protection of minors (that is, persons under the age of 18 years old) in sport in Switzerland is centred on safety, combating abuse, and upholding ethical standards through Swiss Sport Integrity. This is an independent body, which is responsible for enforcing the Swiss Olympic Ethics Statute,
The long-standing ban on motor circuit racing in Switzerland, which has been in place since the 1955 Le Mans disaster, in which more than 80 people were killed, is to be lifted on 1 June 2026, on which date amendments to the Road Traffic Act (LCR)
From the beginning of this year, a new governance and ethics legal framework (Branchenstandard) (Standard), which has been developed by the Swiss Olympic Association, which is the National Olympic Association of Switzerland, commonly known as Swiss Olympic, applies to regional sports organisations, clubs, and event
A Swiss tennis player has been suspended for two years by the Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) for possession and attempted use of the banned substance BPC-157 (Body Protective Compound) and ordered to pay part of the procedural costs. During a postal inspection in August 2024, a
A Structured and State-Supervised Ecosystem The esports and gaming sector in Türkiye is a multi-million US dollar industry, with total gaming revenues exceeding US$1 billion (around Sw. Frs. 775 million) in 2025. Driven by almost 50 million active players and a young, digitally-savvy population, this sector thrives on
Swiss Sport Integrity has issued the following Media Release on February 6, 2026: “Swiss Sport Integrity has handed down a three-year suspension to an amateur badminton player for possession and attempted use of the prohibited substance ibutamoren (MK-677) and fined him. During a postal inspection, a package
"WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES MILANO CORTINA 2026 SKELETON THE CAS AD HOC DIVISION DENIES APPLICATION BY VLADYSLAV HERASKEVYCH (UKRAINE) AND FINDS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION GUARANTEED AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES, BUT NOT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY Milan, 13 February 2026 – The CAS Ad hoc Division
"WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES MILANO CORTINA 2026 BIATHLON THE CAS AD HOC DIVISION HAS NO JURISDICTION TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION BY REBECCA PASSLER (ITALY), WHO MAY STILL CHALLENGE HER PROVISIONAL SUSPENSION BEFORE NADO ITALIA Milan, 11 February 2026 – The CAS Ad hoc Division has ruled
The regulatory framework governing the profession of sports agents in Italy has undergone a comprehensive transformation as of January 2026, affecting both market access conditions and the modalities of professional practice. This reform reflects a legislative intention to strengthen public oversight, transparency, and compliance. The cornerstone
By Kim Gamboni, Attorney, VALLONI Attorneys-at-Law, Zurich, Switzerland Facts of the Case In an award, handed down on 27 November 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) v. Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (FINCIS) & Miro Sihvonen