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Originally Posted by martyh
In financial terms though the situation in Brazil was very different back in 2009 wasn't it ? at the time of the award Brazil was recovering from recession .Either way what's done is done and i think the Paralympics need a financial rescue package or it could be said that the rest of the world aren't bothered about the Paralympics either .
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It's the same as the World Cup though in the awarding of tournaments on the basis they'll improve by then rather than a sober judgment of their ability to deliver IMO.
I think what you suggest is a good idea although I think the whole think is a disaster beyond salvage at this point. It's the lack of an audience than upsets me most.
This story from London 2012 shows what these games mean to the athletes and it's sad to see how they've been treated:
http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/...n-london/?_r=0
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Originally Posted by Osem
Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing the medal my neighbour won and giving her a great big hug!
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Well you can't just leave it at that.
