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Paul Horvath speaks on ABC Sport Podcast about the Jannik Sinner doping case

Paul Horvath commented on Jannik Sinner’s doping case, explaining that Sinner’s positive tests for clostebol were caused by accidental contamination. The substance was transferred when his physiotherapist massaged him after applying a clostebol-containing cream for a hand injury. Paul highlighted that while unusual, such contamination is possible and noted that the legal process followed established

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Doping to Win: The Risks for Feeder Clubs and Their Athletes

At the sub-elite level, doping to win to reach the next level of competition occurs. Athletes give tremendous time, effort, and dedication to their chosen sport. The pressure and desire to reach the elite level among their peers can sometimes be overwhelming, which can lead to occasional or consistent doping. Inadvertent doping through the use

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The Risks of Social Media Use by Athletes and the Disciplinary Processes that Follow

Social media has become a way of life in the 21st century. For athletes and sports organisations, navigating risks on social media has been a challenge. There have been countless incidents where athletes have found themselves in strife after a social media post. It is up to sports organisations to guide its athletes to avoid

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Defending the Field: How Sporting Organisations Can Combat Gambling-Related Integrity Issues

Gambling has been a growing issue within both professional and amateur sport. With the ever-expanding range of betting options for punters, the appeal to athletes and officials within sports is higher than ever. This article will discuss the risks associated with sporting integrity issues for sporting organisations, as well as strategies to mitigate the damage

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SportsLawyer recognised in Who’s Who Legal – Sports Law 2023

Congratulations to Paul Horvath, Principal of SportsLawyer in recognition as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal – Australia and New Zealand 2023 (Sports Law). Who’s Who Legal canvas hundres of sources in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide to identify those lawyers who stand out in their area of expertise. Paul

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Anti-doping Rule Violations

The Lesser Known Anti-Doping Rule Violations: Breaches Not (Necessarily) Involving Prohibited Substances

The World Anti-Doping Agency is the international institution responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring anti-doping in sport. The World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) is well-known as the anti-doping rules of sport around the globe. It is also widely known that the WADA Code prohibits athletes and/or their support staff from using and trafficking prohibited substances,

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Congratulations Paul Horvath – 2023 Who’s Who Legal leading lawyer for Sports and Entertainment (Aust and NZ)

Congratulations to Paul Horvath of our office for being named on the Who’s Who Legal’s list of the leading lawyers in Australia and New Zealand in Sports and Entertainment! Who’s Who Legal identifies and lists the leading lawyers in the world on multiple legal practice areas. Paul’s inclusion on the list is a demonstration of

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Sporting Integrity: What Sports Organisations Need to Know about Match-Fixing

In February 2023, the Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed that one of the members of its women’s team at the Twenty20 World Cup had been approached to fix a contingency event within one of its matches. An example of a contingency in cricket is bowling “no bowls” at specific times during a match. Fortunately, the player

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