RGNUL FINANCIAL AND MERCANTILE LAW REVIEW

Before looking into the relation between Arbitration and sports law it is imperative that an overview of the still nascent field is provided. The rule of law in sport is essential as without it chaos exists. The commercialization of sport presents a palpable need for regulation. Many ‘problems’ exist in sports such as drug abuse, violence, contractual disputes and match-fixing which cry for legal regulations. This interaction between the sports worl