Olympic Laws: Culture, Values, Tensions

The book "Olympic Laws: Culture, Values, Tensions" is the first to analyze the Olympic legal framework and its application to the IOC and the Olympic Games through a socio-legal lens. It defines the parameters of the emergent legal sub-fields of Sports Law, lex Olympica, and Olympic Law and uses case studies to demonstrate how lex Olympica has evolved to defend the Olympic from unwanted legal interventions, protect the commercial rights vested in the Games, and have a lasting impact on host cities and beyond. It concludes with a call for the IOC to recalibrate its relationships with prospective hosts and athletes by requiring specific adherence to the Fundamental Principles of Olympism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Olympic Laws: Culture, Values, and Tensions is a groundbreaking work that delves into the intricate legal framework governing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Games. Through a socio-legal lens, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Olympic legal framework and its application to both the IOC and the Olympic Games. It provides a unique perspective on understanding the Olympic Games across various iterations and into the future.

The book begins by defining the parameters of the emerging legal sub-fields of Sports Law, lex Olympica, and Olympic Law. It identifies the sources of these Olympic Laws and the underlying norms that govern them. This foundational chapter sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which explore the evolution and application of lex Olympica in defending the Olympic Movement from unwanted legal interventions.

The book then delves into the creation of Olympic Law to protect the commercial rights vested in the Games. It showcases how the legacies created by this unique category of law have a lasting impact on host cities and beyond. Through a series of case studies, the book demonstrates how lex Olympica has evolved as a means of safeguarding the Olympic Movement's values and principles.

In conclusion, Olympic Laws: Culture, Values, and Tensions is a must-read for students, researchers, sports law practitioners, and events professionals interested in Olympic studies, sports law, or socio-legal studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the legal framework that governs the Olympic Games, shedding light on its historical development, current practices, and potential future implications. By recalibrating the IOC's relationships with prospective hosts and participating athletes, the book calls for adherence to the Fundamental Principles of Olympism, ensuring that the spirit.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 144 x 224 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367339937