What is Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent organization that provides arbitration and mediation for sports-related disputes.

Established in 1984, CAS is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and operates under the administrative and financial oversight of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport.

CAS also has courts in New York City and Sydney and sets up temporary courts in Olympic host cities.

During the Paris Olympics, an ad hoc division of CAS has been set up, led by President Michael Lenard from the US. This division is based within the Paris judicial court.