Dee Doocey welcomes broadcasting contract for the 2012 London Paralympics

12.00.00am GMT Wed 13th Jan 2010

Dee Doocey, a Liberal Democrat London Assemby member.

Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics Spokesperson, when asked to comment on the decision taken by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to award the broadcasting contract for the 2012 Paralympics to Channel 4, a free to view broadcaster, said:

"I whole heartedly congratulate LOCOG on making a decision which will be welcomed by every Paralympic athlete and organisation. Now everyone can watch the 2012 Paralympics and share in the success of our UK Paralympic athletes."

"This is a great start in honouring the commitments that Seb Coe made in Singapore that the 2012 London Games would be the most accessible ever , and that under no circumstances would the Paralympics be an 'add on' to the Olympics."

Footnote:-

It is interesting to know that the Paralympics is one of the "crown jewels" when it comes to what has to be shown on free to air broadcasting. This is alongside the Grand National and other protected sporting events. The Olympics on the other hand, is not listed - and that means that it could be shown by pay to view broadcasters, like Sky.