New Posts For Thread: C4 Paralympics coverage - Jon Snow ain't got it has he??https://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-heLow key second rate start by C4, where is the innovation? It really is like watching C4 news at 7.coverage on Channel 4 has been amateurish and I have completely given up, only watched maybe the first 3 daysnow whenever I happen to flick over to see what is happening it seems there is always a discussion going on in the studio rather than coveraghttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523946539#523946539coverage on Channel 4 has been amateurish and I have completely given up, only watched maybe the first 3 daysnow whenever I happen to flick over to see what is happening it seems there is always a discussion going on in the studio rather than coveragSat, 08 Sep 2012 18:56:22 -0500Ellie Simmonds is a freestyle specialist and depends on that stroke to pull her through. Which, of course, it did. I know nothing about the Ukrainian girl but, having been a bit of a swimmer myself, I knew my strengths and weaknesses as did the Ukraihttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523941615#523941615Ellie Simmonds is a freestyle specialist and depends on that stroke to pull her through. Which, of course, it did. I know nothing about the Ukrainian girl but, having been a bit of a swimmer myself, I knew my strengths and weaknesses as did the UkraiSat, 08 Sep 2012 15:05:14 -0500Check out Simmons 200m medlay relay race,the difference in handicaps was enormousso how they could be graded equal is baffling.The Ukrainian girl was way out in front until the final freestyle leg, unfortunately herarms werent able to do freestyle anhttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523911753#523911753Check out Simmons 200m medlay relay race,the difference in handicaps was enormousso how they could be graded equal is baffling.The Ukrainian girl was way out in front until the final freestyle leg, unfortunately herarms werent able to do freestyle anFri, 07 Sep 2012 16:37:31 -0500The attempt by the media to put these Games on a par with the Olympics baffles me.The achievements are totally different and incomparable. I've heard the Paralympians described as 'elite athletes'. I'm sorry but that's garbage and if I were disabledhttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523866681#523866681The attempt by the media to put these Games on a par with the Olympics baffles me.The achievements are totally different and incomparable. I've heard the Paralympians described as 'elite athletes'. I'm sorry but that's garbage and if I were disabledThu, 06 Sep 2012 13:37:20 -0500I am still of the mind that the taking part continues to be the allure of the majority although I do accept that there is a perniciousness invading these Games, as with all sport these days. That's not the events fault as a good bit of sport will alwhttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523792771#523792771I am still of the mind that the taking part continues to be the allure of the majority although I do accept that there is a perniciousness invading these Games, as with all sport these days. That's not the events fault as a good bit of sport will alwTue, 04 Sep 2012 14:27:13 -0500In the past, taking part was the big thing, now its winning. Im not saying thats right or wrong, but its worth pondering. I am a sports fanatic and have only watched 10 minutes a blind 5 a side football. Has it changed for the better ?https://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523757985#523757985In the past, taking part was the big thing, now its winning. Im not saying thats right or wrong, but its worth pondering. I am a sports fanatic and have only watched 10 minutes a blind 5 a side football. Has it changed for the better ?Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:19:55 -0500What has happened with these Paralympics is unprecedented in terms of participation, competitiveness, volume and, support. Whether this can be replicated in the future remains to be seen. The BBC shot itself in the foot - there's a first!I am somewhahttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523757027#523757027What has happened with these Paralympics is unprecedented in terms of participation, competitiveness, volume and, support. Whether this can be replicated in the future remains to be seen. The BBC shot itself in the foot - there's a first!I am somewhaMon, 03 Sep 2012 13:58:10 -0500..and dont get me started on the parking...went there last week, and disabled cars were taking all the spaces of the able bodied....https://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523742155#523742155..and dont get me started on the parking...went there last week, and disabled cars were taking all the spaces of the able bodied....Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:38:29 -0500Another thing, I wonder how far from the general population of disabled people these athletes have become. Just like in the regular Olympics we think wow, how fantastic, these people are unbelievable but theres no way I could do that. Do the disabledhttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523742123#523742123Another thing, I wonder how far from the general population of disabled people these athletes have become. Just like in the regular Olympics we think wow, how fantastic, these people are unbelievable but theres no way I could do that. Do the disabledMon, 03 Sep 2012 04:36:31 -0500PounfJoined: 04 Feb 02 | Topic/replies: 3,612 | Blogger: Pounf's blogNow it seems to be just about winning.Spot on, I think this may be the underlying problem. The Paralympic spirit has changed at these games, winning is all that matters now and thehttps://community.betfair.com/commonwealthgames2010/go/thread/view/114965/29349873/c4-paralympics-coverage---jon-snow-aint-got-it-has-he?post_id=523741407#523741407PounfJoined: 04 Feb 02 | Topic/replies: 3,612 | Blogger: Pounf's blogNow it seems to be just about winning.Spot on, I think this may be the underlying problem. The Paralympic spirit has changed at these games, winning is all that matters now and theMon, 03 Sep 2012 03:39:09 -0500