The protection of Olympic Symbols

A. Desyllas, The protection of Olympic Symbols: Commentary on the Administrative Court of First Instance of Athens decision 4036/2025, Sports & the Law 1/2026

This commentary appears in the sports law journal Sports & the Law, published by Nomiki Bibliothiki (Sports & the Law 1/2026)

1. Introduction

2. The current legal framework regarding the protection of Olympic Symbols

3. The rationale behind the decision under review

4. Concluding remarks