Dispute resolution in sports aims to achieve all of these objectives in order to maintain the integrity and fairness of the sport, protect the rights of athletes and sports organizations, and resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent body that resolves disputes in international sports. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has jurisdiction over all sports disputes that are referred to it by sports organizations or athletes.

Arbitration is the most common method of dispute resolution in sports. It is a process in which a neutral third party (the arbitrator) hears evidence from both sides and makes a binding decision on the dispute.

Arbitration offers several advantages over litigation in sports disputes, including its speed, efficiency, informality, and confidentiality.

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps the parties to communicate with each other and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator does not make a binding decision on the dispute.

The main types of disputes that arise in sports include contract disputes, doping disputes, eligibility disputes, and disciplinary disputes.

Sports governing bodies play a crucial role in dispute resolution by establishing rules and regulations for the sport, investigating and adjudicating disputes, and imposing sanctions on athletes and sports organizations.

Dispute resolution in sports faces several challenges, including the increasing complexity of sports disputes, the lack of uniformity in dispute resolution procedures, and the high cost of dispute resolution.

Recent trends in dispute resolution in sports include the increasing use of mediation and arbitration, the development of specialized sports tribunals, and the adoption of online dispute resolution platforms.

The future of dispute resolution in sports is likely to see a greater emphasis on prevention and early resolution of disputes, increased use of technology in dispute resolution, and increased collaboration between sports governing bodies and dispute resolution providers.