http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html en-gb 30 Wed 16 Dec 2009 23:09:48 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html?page=15#comment3 Why can't the Paralympics Games take place at the same time as the Olympics Games?After all athletes are athletes whatever their diversity ( to me everyone in this instance has a very well able body, haven't they ?) I can't see why all the different sports disciplines can't feature in the "able bodies "and "disabled bodies" competions at the same time and alongside one another!The games would last one week longer , so what?I find it difficult to accept that at a time of integration and antidiscrimination law in Europe, the London Olympics and paralympics in London will still be 2 different events.Think about the money saved of having one opening and closing ceremony!Good Luck to every athlete taking part! Sat 06 Sep 2008 16:04:31 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html?page=10#comment2 As far as I understand it is very difficult for disabled people in China to find work, particularly for those injured in workplace accidents. Is this true? Fri 05 Sep 2008 12:24:28 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html?page=5#comment1 This will be a strange viewing experience for me - Paralympics without Tanni, that's just not right :)I wonder if Tannis is missing being an athlete now that she is at the games? I am sure she does not miss the training :) I can't wait for it all to get started, I love the Paralympics just as much as the Olympics. Come on Team GB. Fri 05 Sep 2008 12:02:24 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/09/china_switches_to_paralympic_m.html?page=0#comment0 Very glad to see your little girl is enjoying her stay in China. My 2-year-old boy is also frequently stopped and greeted and adored by the nice local British people. And yes, I'm Chinese. Tue 02 Sep 2008 15:03:21 GMT+1