Serious question, in what world do "genuine concessions" come before the tournament is over or decided?
High dollar payout PDGA disc golf playoffs, where competitors "secretly" agree to split the cash before the playoff, for one.
World Series of Poker, for another.
Any audition, job application or interview where the candidate is going "just to get my name out there/for the experience."
Not to mention NFL "Rooney Rule" interviews, and any sport with a draft where the team with the worst record is guaranteed the first pick, e.g., Suck for Sam.