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Would it be possible to keep this room open for the Paralympic Games? Basically the Olympics for people with physical disabilities .... This year's event will start around the end of August.

The Paralympics have been rising in prestige in recent years, though not to the point where they get the same kind of TV coverage (at least on U.S. TV). Since 1988 the Summer Paralympics have competed in the same cities as the regular Olympics, using many of the same venues. And I read recently that many of the Paralypmic events now do sell out. Many advertisers in the U.S., as well, now mention that they support both the Olympic and the Paralympic teams.

I remember for the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, and the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, I was able to watch events streaming live over the Internet. I expect that will be available again this year.

Having competed in adaptive track and field myself back in the 80's, in the Michigan Wheelchair Games, the Paralympics are of definite interest to me and I would very much like to share the Paralympics with all of you.

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

Edward,

I don't see why not. I'll look forward to your contributions.

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Ian DC
Blessed Ever Virgin Mary -- Sanctuary and resting-place of the Blessed Trinity where God dwells in greater and more divine splendour than anywhere else in the universe

One of the mainstream British channels is covering the Paralympic games. BBC has the main Olympics but Channel 4 is providing Paralympic coverage I think.

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Jules Xx


What will become of sinners?

Sure, we'd probably keep it open for a few months anyway. I'm pretty sure there will be Paralympic Coverage in the US.

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Bob C

http://www2.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/ ... Games.aspx



"utube" is my obvious euphemism for a certain website.

More at the link.

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympi ... ckets.html



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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

The Paralympics are underway!

I've got the livestream of a preliminary men's wheelchair basketball game between Australia and South Africa going. The Aussies are up by 22 and it's only the first half. Poor South Africa.

To watch video, go to http://www.paralympic.org/
Schedules are at this page: http://www.paralympic.org/Events/London2012/Schedule

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

Currently watching football 5-a-side between UK and Spain.

This is football (soccer) designed for visually impaired players. The ball has a bell inside. All players except the goalkeeper are blindfolded, to insure that a fielder with less of an impairment does not have an unfair advantage. The goalkeepers may be fully sighted. Read more: http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/f ... ide/about/

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

Hi Edward,

Thank you for starting this thread. I had forgotten all about the paralympics and had wanted to see them. I am disappointed that there is so little coverage on US TV.

At some point do you think it would be possible to have both Olympic events held at the same time? I can imagine that there would be difficulties considering the special needs of many of the paralympians. But if it can be done, I would love to see the two become one.


Effie

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I doubt it because both Games mostly use the same venues. Unless you lengthened the combined event to 3 1/2 weeks or so. (Currently the Olympics run for 17 days and the Paralympics for 12.)

However, the good news is that the IOC and the IPC recently signed an agreement providing that the Olympics and Paralympics will continue to be held in the same city through at least 2020.

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

Wheelchair basketball game is on RIGHT NOW between Australia and the USA!

You can watch live at http://www.paralympic.org - You will need to use the SmartPlayer link near the top of the page and then scroll to the appropriate event and click the "LIVE" icon

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Edward C. (aka Zoom)

The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:4

Hmm. Anyway, here's the medal tally:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Summe ... edal_table

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James Daly

"It is the Lord." (Jn 21:7)

Some photos

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-04/p ... cs/4241702

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James Daly

"It is the Lord." (Jn 21:7)