Arbitration Case Alert

Challenge by underage Russian athlete against CAS award dismissed

24.10.2024

Case Number: 4A_136/2024 (5 September 2024)

Challenge by underage Russian athlete against CAS award dismissed

In Decision 4A_136/2024, the Swiss Supreme Court dismissed a challenge against a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) award, brought by an underage Russian athlete who had argued that the CAS lacked jurisdiction, as she had not consented in writing to the arbitration clause, and the award violated public policy.

 

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