Injunctions In Sports-related Disputes

It's difficult to underestimate the role of interim injunctions in sports-related disputes.

Injunctions are an obligatory measure requiring a party to perform a specific act (a mandatory injunction) or refrain from it (a prohibitory injunction). Imposing injunctive relief on an athlete's participation in games for the duration of the proceedings can be extremely disruptive to the athlete's career, which is usually short. Moreover, the sports association's exclusion of one player may adversely affect the entire team. In these situations, interim injunctions are a powerful tool for defending the interests of clubs and players in sports disputes.

How injunctions are used

In ordinary disputes injunctions are used to prevent or preserve the loss of an asset and to avert harm to personal rights or damage to reputation. They are employed to protect personal and business interests. An application for interim measures may be made before or during the trial. In sports,