Olympics 2010 - Feb. 12 to 28 Official Olympics thread, everything Olympics goes here

[DH666]

I can't believe CTV is not airing the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paralympics LIVE....well actually I can, but it is a disgrace.

http://www.straight.com/article-2975...eremonies-live

I agree,

BTW why is this in the entertainment section? I like it in the regular Tea Room section.

[Psychojo213]

I agree,

BTW why is this in the entertainment section? I like it in the regular Tea Room section.

It got moved to this section after the Olympics ended, I assume one of the mods moved it

[madchives]

Opening ceremonies are Friday night but I don't think they are televised until just before sledge hockey on Saturday.

DD is performing in the opening and has been practicing all week in Vancouver - getting home at midnight and leaving again at 11 am the next morning! She's 10 so very tiring - but still having a great time. There are tons of kids involved this time, so it should be interesting - fingers crossed that all goes well!

I saw the schedule and they aren't showing anything until Saturday. I was all set to start watching the opening ceremonies tomorrow night.

I can't believe CTV is not airing the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paralympics LIVE....well actually I can, but it is a disgrace.

http://www.straight.com/article-2975...eremonies-live

sorry, but you have said how i feel, (except where it's personnal),
i'm really peeved that ctv advertisied the 'olympic cd set'.
there are other olympians,,

[freebiehunter]

Well, in all fairness to CTV...I think sledge hockey is the most popular paralympic sport....so I assume by airing the opening ceremonies right before they will get more viewers. But yes, it would have been nice to see it live.

Also, I think there is only 1.5 hours....and I think the actual show is just over 2? I suspect there may be some parts cut out.

DD can't tell me anything but is VERY VERY impressed with some of the performers who are overcoming disabilities to dance, etc. I think this has been a really eye opening experience for the kids to be in this environment.

[freebiehunter]

Just heard CTV is thinking of airing it live after all (6pm in Vancouver) - then again Saturday. I guess we'll see.

[Psychojo213]

My friend Robbi came 6th in the Women's 3km Pursuit Biathlon - Visually Impaired.

She didn't make the podium and I know she will be disappointed, but considering that she only started the sport 4 years ago, it shows she is an amazing athlete.

[BookMom]

My friend Robbi came 6th in the Women's 3km Pursuit Biathlon - Visually Impaired.

She didn't make the podium and I know she will be disappointed, but consider that she only started the sport 4 years ago, it shows she is an amazing athlete.

That's GREAT!! WTG, Robbi!!!!

Coming in 6th after only 4 years is an amazing accomplishment!!!

[Racefan]

I watched the opening ceremonies. The place looked packed.

[Psychojo213]

My friend Robbi came 6th in the Women's 3km Pursuit Biathlon - Visually Impaired.

She didn't make the podium and I know she will be disappointed, but considering that she only started the sport 4 years ago, it shows she is an amazing athlete.

Robbi finished 5th in the women’s 15-kilometre Visually Impaired freestyle cross-country skiing event Monday.

I think she has 2 more races to go.

[BookMom]

Just came across this article about water usage in Edmonton during the men's Olympic gold medal hockey game!

http://www.patspapers.com/blog/item/...l_hockey_game/

[madchives]

we didn't get much coverage, if any however
happy sunday rep day, (i'd rep if i had any )
and thanks for the reps,
25 years ago today, rick hansen began the man in motion tour,
and today is the closing ceremonies of the paralympics.
rick has won 3 gold, 2 silver and one bronze medal, (wheelchair),
racing in the 1980 and 1984 paralympics.
link for the song david foster and john parr, wrote in rick's honour,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d9thIPddFw
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sorry sort of, for repeating

[Psychojo213]

It's sad how little coverage there was for the Paralympic games. Even worse was my city's coverage of the event featuring local athletes. My friend finished 6th, 5th, and 4th in her events (her first time at the Paralympics...just short of the podium each time. I know she is happy with her showing and this will make her train harder for the next games in 4 years.

[Dee09]

For her first time, that's pretty darn good. Congrats to her! So, she's going to Sochi? that's fantastic!