International Conference on Clean and Safe Sports by UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sports & National Law University (NLU), Delhi. Submission Deadline: 14th December 2025.

International Conference on Clean and Safe Sports by UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sports & National Law University (NLU), Delhi. Submission Deadline: 14th December 2025.

About NLU, Delhi:

National Law University Delhi, established in 2008, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing legal education, research, and policy in India. Recognised for its rigorous academic programmes, interdisciplinary approach, and strong emphasis on justice and reform, NLU Delhi has quickly emerged as a leader among law schools, fostering scholarship, innovation, and professional excellence in the field of law.

About UNESCO Chair:

A UNESCO Chair is a collaborative initiative led by a higher education or research institution in partnership with UNESCO to advance knowledge and practice in priority areas. Formalized through an agreement between UNESCO’s Director‑General and the head of the host institution, each Chair is directed by an academic Chairholder and supported by faculty, researchers, students, and partner organizations. Established within a university department or research unit, the Chair fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions, NGOs, public and private sectors, and international agencies to drive innovation, policy, and global dialogue.

About Conference:

The International Conference on “Clean and Safe Sports,” organised under the UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sports at National Law University Delhi, aims to foster global dialogue and interdisciplinary research on integrity and safety in sports. Bringing together scholars, policymakers, athletes, administrators, ethicists, and international agencies, the conference will address pressing issues such as doping, neuro‑enhancement, governance, athlete welfare, and ethical challenges in modern sports, with selected peer‑reviewed papers published in an ISBN‑certified edited volume.

Background & Rationale:

The International Conference on “Clean and Safe Sports,” organised under the UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sports at National Law University Delhi, seeks to foster global dialogue on integrity, fairness, and athlete welfare in modern sports. Addressing challenges such as doping, match‑fixing, abuse, harassment, neuro‑enhancement, and governance dilemmas, the conference will bring together scholars, policymakers, administrators, ethicists, and athletes to deliberate on ethical, legal, and institutional dimensions of sport. Its key objectives include promoting interdisciplinary research, analysing national and international frameworks, and generating sustainable policy insights, with selected peer‑reviewed papers published in an ISBN‑certified edited volume.

Indicative themes:

• Evolving Dimensions of Doping: New substances and methods
• Safe Sport and Athlete Welfare
• Sports Integrity and Good Governance
• Education, Ethics, and Awareness in Clean Sports
• International and Comparative Perspectives
• Future Directions and Policy Pathways
• Interface Between Competition Law and Safe Sports
• Sports Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
• Intersection Between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Safe Sports
• Legal and Ethical Implications of Enhanced Sports Technologies

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract Submission: Word Limit: 300–350 words
• Include: Title, Author(s) Name, Designation, Institutional Affiliation, Contact Details, and Keywords (3–5)
• Full Paper Submission: Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words (including footnotes)
• Citation Format: Bluebook 21st Edition or APA 7th Edition
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, Single Spacing
• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Plagiarism above 10% will lead to automatic rejection.

Publication Opportunity:

All accepted papers will be peer-reviewed. Selected high-quality papers will be published in an ISBN-certified edited book under the UNESCO Chair for Legal Dimensions of Clean Sports, National Law University.

Co-authorship:

Co-authorship is allowed subject to a maximum of 02 authors. All such authors and co-author(s) will have to mandatorily and separately register themselves by paying the requisite registration fees. At least one person amongst the author or co-authors has to be present for presenting the paper.

Registration Fee:

• Students / Research Scholars: ₹700
• Academicians / Professionals: ₹1,200
• Foreign Participants: USD 25
• Payment link will be shared to participants upon acceptance of the abstract.

Important Dates:

Contact Details:

For general queries: unescochair@nludelhi.ac.in
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