Sam said:I think it's important to have a separate topic to highlight that the Paralympics are just as important as the Olympics.
Couldn't agree more those taking part in the Paralympics are representing there own country's aswell and these are the true spirt of sportsNastyPasty said:Although I support it, I have a terrible feeling that once the Olympics close, there'll be little interest in this key event.
I personally believe that they should run side by side, as it's unfair that the Paralympics are going to be overshadowed so drastically. Although many will watch it, it won't receive the attention it deserves and it'll only end in comparison. ???
NastyPasty said:I personally believe that they should run side by side, as it's unfair that the Paralympics are going to be overshadowed so drastically. Although many will watch it, it won't receive the attention it deserves and it'll only end in comparison. ???
Sam said:NastyPasty said:I personally believe that they should run side by side, as it's unfair that the Paralympics are going to be overshadowed so drastically. Although many will watch it, it won't receive the attention it deserves and it'll only end in comparison. ???
Unfortunately, it's an issue of capacity. Nearly every country takes part in the Olympics, in dozens of sports, and they only have one stadium for each. The Olympics is already stretched to capacity as it is, thus them holding some football matches this week.
The capacity of the venues couldn't cope with the Paralympics being held simultaneously, or with them being combined like Simon said, unless the whole thing was lengthened to four weeks. I'd say that's probably too long for a major sporting event. Maybe it'd be better to swap them around, have the Paralympics first so it doesn't feel like an anti-climax?
Stelios said:Still a bit disgraced that the BBC aren't broadcasting then, they can enjoy their "Flowerpot Gang" tv program.