Olympics! - Page 17

Nutcase · 10-09-2008, 07:32

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Originally Posted by Haly

Wow we're doing brilliantly at the cycling. More medals than the other team had!
Really annoys me how non-existent the coverage is though

They're as big a heroes as Chris Hoy etc and they get such limited press

Agreed. Even Chris Evans was slating the lack of coverage, including the BBC's.

Knipples · 10-09-2008, 07:37

I hope to god that the reason the athletes parade is delayed until October is so our paralympians can join in as well.

bam · 10-09-2008, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

Wow we're doing brilliantly at the cycling. More medals than the other team had!
Really annoys me how non-existent the coverage is though

They're as big a heroes as Chris Hoy etc and they get such limited press

I was working from home yesterday and had it on in the background, it seems there is 6 hours coverage a day (or is it 8? starts at 10am) on one of the red button channels, and a roundup show on bbc2 in the evening. And even with these I'm seeing a lot of repeated material, yet looking at the schedule there is a lot more they could be showing.

A major downside to being on the interactive channels is that there is no easy way to record them, the only place you can record the daily action is if you have BBC HD, which incidentally looks amazing.

Looking forward to catching Oscar Pistorius in some more races, he really is amazing, it was a shame he didn't quite manage to qualify for the Olympics.

Haly · 10-09-2008, 11:13

The red button also relies on people knowing its existence and I suspect the average viewer forgets it regularly. Also I know for example, my Grandmother would love to see it but the odds of her having any idea of the red button is non-existent.
I see no reason why it shouldn't be on the regular channels. They managed it fine with the 'regular' Olympics and I don't really see the difference personally.
I've not even seen it mentioned much on the news :/ At least not on News 24, no idea about how other channels or radio.
The red button just feels a bit of an excuse for the BBC so they can say 'well we are showing it, look!' but I don't feel they're doing anywhere near as good a job as they could. Hopefully they'll rectify it by 2012 but I wouldn't count on it.

Jello · 10-09-2008, 13:37

Has anyone managed to catch any of the wheelchair basketball? It's a fantastic sport.

Haly · 10-09-2008, 13:52

Yeah, saw the first GB game and highlights of the others. Really enjoyed it

bam · 17-09-2008, 14:44

Just finished watching the closing ceremonies for the Paralympics. Wow, the Chinese support of the games was incredible, I hope there are packed out stadiums in 2012.
The swimming and athletics were great, and with as well as he did here I look forward to seeing Oscar Pistorius at both Paralympics and the Olympics in 2012.

chumpychops · 17-09-2008, 14:50

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Originally Posted by bam

Just finished watching the closing ceremonies for the Paralympics. Wow, the Chinese support of the games was incredible, I hope there are packed out stadiums in 2012.
The swimming and athletics were great, and with as well as he did here I look forward to seeing Oscar Pistorius at both Paralympics and the Olympics in 2012.

There's no way he could compete with able bodied athletes without it descending into a farce.

Mark · 17-09-2008, 14:53

If the BBC doesn't give full coverage to Paralympics in London it'll be a complete outrage, but I'm sure they will.

I'm already planning what I need to do in advance to secure enough money and time off to watch as many events as possible. Four weeks off work and a lot of travelling.

bam · 17-09-2008, 14:54

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Originally Posted by chumpychops

There's no way he could compete with able bodied athletes without it descending into a farce.

Why? They already ruled for the Olympics this year that his blades didn't confer an advantage, if he'd made qualifying times this year he could have been at the Olympics.

10-09-2008, 11:13	#164
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	The red button also relies on people knowing its existence and I suspect the average viewer forgets it regularly. Also I know for example, my Grandmother would love to see it but the odds of her having any idea of the red button is non-existent. I see no reason why it shouldn't be on the regular channels. They managed it fine with the 'regular' Olympics and I don't really see the difference personally. I've not even seen it mentioned much on the news :/ At least not on News 24, no idea about how other channels or radio. The red button just feels a bit of an excuse for the BBC so they can say 'well we are showing it, look!' but I don't feel they're doing anywhere near as good a job as they could. Hopefully they'll rectify it by 2012 but I wouldn't count on it. __________________ Halycopter

10-09-2008, 13:52	#166
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Yeah, saw the first GB game and highlights of the others. Really enjoyed it __________________ Halycopter

17-09-2008, 14:44	#167
bam Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 106	Just finished watching the closing ceremonies for the Paralympics. Wow, the Chinese support of the games was incredible, I hope there are packed out stadiums in 2012. The swimming and athletics were great, and with as well as he did here I look forward to seeing Oscar Pistorius at both Paralympics and the Olympics in 2012. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant

10-09-2008, 07:37	#162
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	I hope to god that the reason the athletes parade is delayed until October is so our paralympians can join in as well.

10-09-2008, 13:37	#165
Jello Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 33	Has anyone managed to catch any of the wheelchair basketball? It's a fantastic sport.

17-09-2008, 14:53	#169
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If the BBC doesn't give full coverage to Paralympics in London it'll be a complete outrage, but I'm sure they will. I'm already planning what I need to do in advance to secure enough money and time off to watch as many events as possible. Four weeks off work and a lot of travelling.