Author : Jan Exner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030108074
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)
Book Synopsis Sporting Nationality in the Context of European Union Law by : Jan Exner
Download or read book Sporting Nationality in the Context of European Union Law written by Jan Exner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book strikes a balance between international sporting governing bodies’ interests and values enshrined in rules regarding sporting nationality on one hand, and athletes’ rights under EU law on the other. It argues that some rules governing athletes’ eligibility in national teams in their current form, notably certain waiting periods, quotas for naturalised athletes or athletes having previously played for another country, and rules prohibiting the change of sporting nationality, constitute a disproportionate restriction on athletes’ rights under EU citizenship, free movement of persons, competition law or fundamental rights. Accordingly, the book subsequently presents concrete recommendations for international sporting governing bodies on how to reconcile their interests and values with the rights that athletes enjoy under EU law. As such, it offers an essential guide for these bodies and their representatives, as well as for athletes, academics and practitioners in the fields of law and sports.