Marjan Olfers

Prof. Marjan Olfers holds the sponsored chair in Sports Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, funded by NOC*NSF, KNVB, KNHB, Sportvisserij Nederland, and KNLTB. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Law’s Social Law department and the Kooijmans Institute. His work focuses on criminal law, sports regulation, and ethical governance in sports. He actively advises multiple sports organizations and serves on various boards including KNVB, KNLTB, and Verinorm.

Research interests include legal frameworks for sports integrity, misconduct in amateur sports, and societal impacts of movements like #MeToo. His publications analyze topics such as match-fixing, illegal gambling, and psychological control mechanisms in sports and sects. He frequently participates in expert panels and lectures on sports law issues.

Prof. Olfers has no listed awards, but his advisory roles highlight professional recognition. He supervises research projects like 'Ongelijke leggers' on doping in gymnastics and 'Kaarten Keren' on illegal gambling. His work integrates legal analysis with practical governance challenges in sports organizations.