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About the University
Nestled in the picturesque 72 acres campus at Nerul, Navi Mumbai DY Patil deemed to be University (DYPU) has been synonymous with excellence in high education for over 40 years.
With the vision to transform India into global platform for education, healthcare & sports. DYPU empowers nearly 15000 students annually through ground- breaking programmes, including 20+ Harvard Business Schools, Online collaborations.
Themes & Sub themes
- Contributors may submit papers on any contemporary issue within the broader domain of sports jurisprudence. Suggested sub-themes include, but are not limited to:
- Track 1: Integrity, Ethics & Human Rights
- Anti-doping jurisprudence and WADA/NADA compliance frameworks.
- Protection of athlete rights, players unions, and contract integrity.
- Combating corruption, match-fixing, and manipulation in sport.
- Track 2: Mega Sporting Events & ESG Sustainability
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges in Olympics and World Cups.
- Regulatory and infrastructural legal liabilities of host nations.
- Sustainability and legacy planning in global contemporary sporting events.
- Track 3: Media, Commercialisation & Sports Governance
- Broadcasting rights, digital media streaming, and piracy laws.
- Intellectual property rights, merchandising, and athlete NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights.
- The role of sports agents and regulatory compliance in modern commercial sport.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Specifications: The abstract must state the research question, methodology, and key arguments clearly in 250–300 words. Include 3–5 keywords.
Full Paper Specifications: Complete manuscripts must range between 4,000 to 6,000 words (including footnotes).
Formatting: Text must be in Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes must follow standard legal citation (e.g., Bluebook 21st Edition).
Review Process: All submissions will undergo a blind peer-review evaluation. Highly rated papers will be allocated premium plenary oral presentation slots on the main conclave schedule.
Fee
- For Paper Presenters
- Registration fees are payable only after the acceptance of the abstract. The fee structures for various categories of national and international delegates are as follows:
- Professionals (Lawyers, Practitioners, Corporate Executives): ₹2,500 / $50 USD
- Research Scholars (Ph.D. Candidates, Research Fellows): ₹2,000 / $40 USD
- UG & PG Students (LL.B., LL.M., Sports Management): ₹1,500 / $30 USD
- For Conference Participants/Attendees
- Those who only wish to participate in the conference as an attendee the fee is as follows: Participant/Attendee: ₹1000 / $10 USD
- Payment Details
- Account Name: DYPU SCHOOL OF LAW
- Account Number: 923010005603122
- IFSC Code: UTIB0003335
- Bank Name: AXIS BANK LTD.
- Branch: Nerul
- How to Submit?
- Please email your abstracts and papers in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx) directly to the organizing desk at: dypsol.events@dypatil.edu & CC to abhishek.srivastava@dypatil.edu with the subject line “(Your Name)-Abstract Submission: Sports Law Conclave 2026”.
- How to Register?
- Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Contact
Dr. Abhishek Srivastava :abhishek.srivastava@dypatil.edu
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