Viacom18 closing in on Paris 2024 deal in Indian subcontinent

Media group Viacom18 is close to securing rights to the 2024 Paris summer Olympics Games in the Indian subcontinent, SportBusiness understands.

Sources say the deal is subject to long-form contracting and board approvals. The acquisition would be Viacom18’s first major global multi-sport event. The news also comes as Viacom prepares to broadcast the 2022 Fifa World Cup.