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Eligibility

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Freedom of Movement for Athletes

By Nandan Kamath Introduction Right to free movement, including free movement of workers, is one of the most important rights guaranteed by the European Union (‘EU’). Every citizen of the EU has a right to move and reside freely in the territory of the member states and has access to all social advantages of that … Continue reading

Player Eligibility Criteria in Cricket

By Shaun Star Introduction When one considers India’s ongoing cricket tour of England, while the Indian team comprises exclusively of India born and bred cricketers, the English team has a significant number of members who are either South African or Irish born, and not necessarily citizens of the United Kingdom. The questions therefore arise as … Continue reading

Eligibility Criteria for Sportspersons

By Vidya Narayanaswamy Introduction The issue of ‘Eligibility criteria for sportspersons’ assumes importance in light of dynamic models of citizenship, nationality and residency such as dual citizenship and overseas citizenship which allow persons who have lived and trained in one country to play for or represent another, by choice. In most cases, an athlete acquires … Continue reading