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Universal Sports Announces 2008 Paralympic Games Coverage
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Sep 02, 2008,
10:09 PM ET
Universal Sports is proud to announce the multiplatform broadcast coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. The groundbreaking U.S. broadcast will premiere September 6th on
UniversalSports.com and October 8th on Universal Sports TV, followed by a special presentation of the events on NBC on October 18th.
Along with daily news and updates online, Universal Sports will be showcasing a series of original athlete profiles. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch LIVE coverage of the Paralympic Games, September 6-17, with daily highlight shows on
UniversalSports.com and
usparalympics.org.
For complete and updated broadcast TV and webcast schedules please check
UniversalSports.com.
INTERNET COVERAGE:
UniversalSports.com *all times EDT
| Sept 6 | Opening Ceremonies | 8 - 11 a.m |
| Sept 7 | Day 1 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 7 | Day 1 - Swimming | 5-9 a.m. |
| Sept 8 | Day 2 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 8 | Day 2 – Swimming | 5-9:30 a.m. |
| Sept 9 | Day 3 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 9 | Day 3 – Track & Field | 5-9:30 a.m. |
| Sept 10 | Day 4 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 10 | Day 4 – Swimming | 5-8 a.m. |
| Sept 11 | Day 5 – Swimming | 5-8:30 a.m. |
| Sept 11 | Day 5 – Wheelchair Basketball | 8:30 -10:30 a.m. |
| Sept 12 | Day 6 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 12 | Day 6 – Track & Field | 5-9:30 a.m. |
| Sept 12 | Day 6 - Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA play) | 9:30-11 a.m. |
| Sept 13 | Day 7 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 13 | Day 7 – Track & Field | 5-10 a.m. |
| Sept 13 | Day 7 - Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA play) | 10-11 a.m. |
| Sept 14 | Day 8 - Highlight Shows 1 & | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 14 | Day 8 – Track & Field | 5-10:30 a.m. |
| Sept 14 | Day 8 - Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA play) | 10:30 -11:30 a.m. |
| Sept 15 | Day 9 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 15 | Day 9 – Swimming | 5-9 a.m. |
| Sept 15 | Day 9 - Wheelchair Basketball (Championship) | 9:30 -11:30 a.m. |
| Sept 16 | Day 10 - Highlight Shows 1 & 2 | 4 a.m. & 12 p.m. |
| Sept 16 | Day 10 – Wheelchair Rugby (Championship) | 8-10 a.m. |
| Sept 17 | Closing Ceremonies | 8-11:30 a.m. |
* All events available on-demand same day
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
October 8 Universal Sports Television Network – check www.UniversalSports.com for exact times
October 18 NBC Sports Show