When the Court of Arbitration for Sport reallocated an Olympic bronze medal from US gymnast Jordan Chiles to Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu, the ruling underscored the critical importance of strict compliance with timelines as prescribed by existing sports regulations. It stresses the delicate balance between in-game autonomy and the need for procedural fairness in sports, an area where Ogier in Ireland's sports law team can provide essential advice on compliance and dispute resolution.