Adrien Coulibaly vs. Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF)

In case TAS OG 24/11, the Sole Arbitrator, Ms. Carine Dupeyron (FRA), addressed Coulibaly’s challenge against the French National and Olympic Sports Committee’s (CNOSF) decision not to include him in the 4x400m relay event at the Paris Games. 

Coulibaly sought to overturn this decision and secure a spot for an additional athlete in the relay team. However, Ms. Dupeyron ruled that the CAS Ad Hoc Division lacked jurisdiction over the matter, meaning the case could not be reviewed on its merits. 

The hearing took place at the Tribunal de Paris on 3 August 2024. Due to the urgency of the case, only the operative part of the decision has been issued, with the full award and its grounds to be released at a later date.

Dany Brand vs. World Athletics

In case TAS OG 24/13, Swiss athlete Dany Brand challenged the decision of World Athletics regarding his eligibility for the Men’s 400m hurdles. Brand argued that he should be granted a quota place due to the withdrawal of Ludvy Vaillant (FRA), who had initially secured a place during the reallocation phase. 

Brand contended that he was the next eligible athlete and thus should be given the vacated spot. However, the Sole Arbitrator, Mr. Lars Hilliger (DEN), dismissed Brand’s application. 

Hilliger made his decision based on the parties' written submissions without holding a hearing. Given the urgency, only the operative part of the decision has been issued, with the full award to follow.

Both decisions reflect the CAS Ad Hoc Division’s commitment to timely and fair adjudication, though detailed reasoning for these decisions will be provided in the forthcoming full awards.

You can read the full CAS report here.