First Ever Multiplatform Broadcast of Paralympic Games Coming to U.S. via Universal Sports

Susan Katz - U.S. Paralympic Team August 27, 2008

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is pleased to announce that Universal Sports, a multiplatform destination for amateur sports programming, will provide the first-ever multiplatform broadcast coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, presented by GE in the United States.  Daily video highlights will also be webcast on the official site of the U.S. Paralympic Team, usparalympics.org.

The groundbreaking broadcast will premiere on Sept. 6, on UniversalSports.com and Oct. 8, on Universal Sports TV, followed by a special presentation of the events on NBC, Oct. 18.

"The U.S. Olympic Committee is making a tremendous investment in building the Paralympic movement in the United States.  That commitment has helped significantly raise the awareness of Paralympic programs since 2004, and this broadcast agreement is clear evidence of the growing interest nationally in Paralympic sport," said Charlie Huebner, Chief of Paralympics, U.S. Olympic Committee.  "The amazing platform provides an exceptional opportunity to showcase the talents of the 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team, introduce more individuals with physical disabilities to the Paralympic movement and inspire all Americans."            

Viewers will have the opportunity to watch the Paralympic Games, Sept. 6-17, with daily live and delayed highlight shows on UniversalSports.com and usparalympics.org.  The official U.S. Paralympic Team site will also host daily video blogs from U.S. athletes and delegation members.  Beginning in 2009, the U.S. Olympic Network will re-air portions of the 2008 Paralympic Games.

The Paralympic Games are an elite sporting event for persons with physical disabilities. In Beijing, a total of 4,000 athletes from around 150 countries will be competing in 20 sports and the U.S. will be represented by 213 athletes.

For current Universal Sports scheduling information for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, please visit UniversalSports.com.

 

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  1. On August 30, 2008 Kimberly Wong wrote

    I am very disappointed that the website universalsports.com does not even list judo as part of the sports in the games or in the schedule! I only wonder how many other sports they are not listing/showing. How can you promote an organization that does not even give the same recognition to all of the competitors who have worked so hard to get to this important event in their lives. I am truly disgusted.

  2. On September 01, 2008 Bob Shields wrote

    To echo Kimberly's comments, I am very disappointed that shooting is not included in the coverage schedule.

  3. On September 02, 2008 Mario Rodriguez wrote

    As a former paralympian and athlete rep, I think now I can better appreciate all the effort and dedication that has gone into making things happen and to improve the process and conditions for our athletes over all in all aspects of their sport and competition! Make no mistake. This is a living work in progress - It's not a science and it's not perfect. I've seen how things have changed mostly for the better for our athletes and as such, I would like to thank the staff at the USOC and admin for their continued efforts to improve and enhance the experience of our athletes so that they can achieve their very best. Good luck to one and all in Beijing. Sincerely, Mario Rodriguez Wheelchair Fencing

  4. On September 02, 2008 Marti Goddard wrote

    I want to see goalball and cycling! Fingers crossed that highlights will include all the sports!

  5. On September 02, 2008 Patricia Foltz wrote

    Six of the athletes on the US Paralympic team have been either staff or athletes at our Wisconsin Assoc. of Blind Athletes Sports Education Camps. I am hoping that all their fans will be able to watch Judo, goalball and swimming through this site. Best of luck to all the Paralympic team members from the Wisconsin Association of Blind Athletes.

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