Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos

Professor Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos holds the position of Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), School of Law, Department of Law. His expertise focuses on Sports Law (Lex Sportiva), International Sports Jurisdiction, and Olympic Governance. He has participated in high-profile international events, including a lecture on ‘Sports Law, Lex Sportiva - Sports Jurisdiction’ at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law and the International Conference ‘Legal Support of National Sovereign Interests in Cross-Border Economic Relations’ in Moscow. His research emphasizes the intersection of sports ethics, doping regulations, and legal frameworks governing athlete rights and sports organizations.

Professor Panagiotopoulos has published extensively on topics such as the implementation of WADA codes in Greece, disciplinary penalties in sports, and the autonomy of sports institutions. His work bridges national and international legal systems, particularly in resolving conflicts between athlete interests and organizational policies. He has contributed to policy development in sports law, including analyses of FIFA regulations and the Hellenic Football Federation’s governance crises.

His recent articles highlight trends in doping legislation, the role of arbitration in sports disputes, and the legal dimensions of fair play and ethical conduct. Despite no explicit awards listed, his academic and professional engagements reflect significant contributions to sports legal scholarship and global academic collaboration.