Are the 2012 Paralympic Games more exciting to watch than the Olympics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the excitement and visibility of the 2012 Paralympic Games compared to the Olympics, exploring personal experiences, perceptions of the sports, and broadcasting issues.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that the Paralympic Games are as exciting, if not more so, than the Olympics, citing specific sports like judo as examples of impressive performances.
  • One participant highlights a specific judo match involving Ben Quilter, noting the excitement of the moves and the lack of downtime in the competition.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the lack of television coverage for the Paralympics in the USA, with multiple participants expressing disappointment over not being able to watch events like wheelchair rugby.
  • Another participant praises blind football, suggesting it showcases skills that surpass those of high-paid professional players.
  • Questions are posed regarding the broadcasting decisions made by NBC about the Paralympic Games.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the Paralympics are exciting, but there is disagreement regarding the accessibility of the events on television, particularly in the USA.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed information on the reasons behind NBC's broadcasting choices and the potential impact of limited coverage on audience engagement.

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Just been watching a bit of them this morning after I came home from school and I have to say they are as exciting to watch (if not more so) than the normal Olympics.

The paralympic judo that was on this morning was far better than the judo at the Olympics. There was no walking round in circles wasting time and some of the moves where pretty damned impressive (Ben Quilter's (sp?) hip throw for the bronxe medal qualifier was superb)
 
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Ben Quilter also got thrown. :wink:

http://www.london2012.com/mm/Photo/sport/General/01/42/42/70/1424270_M01.jpg
 
I agree, the Paralympics is great.
 
I've just heard that the paralympics aren't being shown on TV in the USA, instead there will be a summary show after the event is finished :bugeye: whaaaaaaaa??
 
Ryan_m_b said:
I've just heard that the paralympics aren't being shown on TV in the USA, instead there will be a summary show after the event is finished :bugeye: whaaaaaaaa??

I would have loved to watch wheelchair rugby. Shame it isn't being shown.
 
Ryan_m_b said:
I've just heard that the paralympics aren't being shown on TV in the USA, instead there will be a summary show after the event is finished :bugeye: whaaaaaaaa??
Yep. The only way to keep up with things here is http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/.
 
The blind football is awesome, it makes rooney and his other 100 thousand pounds a week friends look like amateurs.

Also why did NBC say they aren't showing the games?
 

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