Why are the able-body olympics televised, and not the para olympics?

Question

I don't want to up-set anyone with my phrasing of the question.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, I do not think that the ratings would be there.  It might be uncomfortable for some people to watch.  

Answer 2

I geusse cause some people don't like to watch that stuff I don't know why though. I geusse they are just stupid.

Answer 3

Because it'd be uncomfortable for most people.  

Answer 4

I thought it has been shown on the ABC in previous years.

This year it appears to be going to be broadcast on ABC2 digital television channel between September 6th and September 17th.

Answer 5

Advertisers and Ratings.

But I think they might be online?

Answer 6

Ratings - even though the para olympics are a fantastic concept people just do not want to sit and watch them with the same enthusiasm as the Olympics - I remember at the Sydney Olympics - they couldn't even give away tickets to fill the stadium for the para-olympics run straight after - so an 80,000 stadium would have 1,500 people going with free tickets. But the Olympics - scalper prices of up to $3000.

Answer 7

Excellent question! Someone really needs to look into that!

Answer 8

the paralympics are going to be televised. on another network. i have seen the ads . abc

Answer 9

no actually that's a great question! They should show it. I would like to make a petition about that so they can show it on tv.