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Dec. 18, 2024

Fielding for Five Rings: Bribery and Corruption Risk in India’s Sports, Media and Entertainment Sectors

In August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his country’s ambition to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. As India advances its ambitions on the global stage, the spotlight intensifies on its sports, media and entertainment industry — a sector integral to the country’s cultural fabric and its economic future. For companies intending to operate in this arena in India, understanding the current landscape of domestic and international anti-bribery and anti-corruption issues is crucial. This first installment in a two-part article series provides insights into the challenges the sports, media and entertainment industry face in India. Part Two will outline strategies to promote transparent and ethical practices to ensure a sustainable and compliant future in this field. See “‘Quid Pro Quote’ and Other Corruption Risks in the Sports, Media and Entertainment Industry” (Mar. 30, 2022).

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