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Is anybody else gonna watch the Paralympics? (midwest.social)

submitted 3 months ago by clark@midwest.social to c/casualconversation@lemm.ee

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This year is the first time I've watched the Olympic games, and I absolutely loved watching judo. Imagine my thrill when I found out judo will also be featured in the Paralympics!

Anybody else planning to watch the Paralympics? If so, what sport? I am a bit curious about "blind football" and "wheelchair basketball" (as titled in my language), so I might give those a try as well.

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[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago (6 children)

I tend to watch the chair events when I manage to keep times straight, though if they have streaming options, it'll be easier.

Dunno why, really, other than having worked with/for a lot of people that are chair bound maybe. The racing is kinda obvious I guess, it's like cycling in a way, and short to mid distance races are always fun.

But basketball, and other sports being done from a chair doesn't seem like it would be as hype as it actually is for me. I don't actually enjoy team sports usually, but both basketball and murderball are just balls out awesome.

I do sometimes watch other stuff just for the cool factor of some of the adaptive gear, like what runners use.

[–] ShareMySims@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (5 children)

FYI

having worked with/for a lot of people that are chair ~~bound~~ users

A wheelchair is an aid for mobility and freedom, not something people are bound to, just like you aren't bound to your legs, but rather simply use them to get around.

[–] Wrufieotnak 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

While I understand what you mean and also agree with the sentiment, you should change how you phrase that argument. Because I am indeed quiet literally physically bound to my legs.

[–] ShareMySims@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago

you should change how you phrase that argument

No, I'm good.

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