Paris 2024 Olympic Games: The legal consequences of limited television coverage

“The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a turning point in the history of sports broadcasting, as more regulated TV coverage and a major move towards digital platforms were implemented. Although this offers room for creativity and more freedom in terms of how content is consumed, it also raises a multitude of legal issues. To guarantee that the Games are open to everyone and that their legal risks are kept to a minimum, the IOC and broadcasters must negotiate a complicated legal environment that includes issues, such as the distribution of broadcasting rights, the enforcement of intellectual property, the effect on consumers, and the possibility of legal challenges. All of that whilst trying to accommodate evolving consumer preferences and complying with the values of the Olympic Movement!”