Team GB Paralympics

[DeanH]

Well done to Team GB for their superb performance in Rio
A wonderful haul of medals totally 147
:biggrin:

[djax]

Well done to Team GB for their superb performance in Rio
A wonderful haul of medals totally 147
:biggrin:

Is it an omen? Well done Boys and Girls.

[Big Splash!]

China did brilliantly well. The 'elite' US disappeared. Strange that.

[ADR147]

China did brilliantly well. The 'elite' US disappeared. Strange that.

behind ukraine!

[Big Splash!]

behind ukraine!

Well, Ukraine is more civilised bud.

[DeanH]

China did brilliantly well. The 'elite' US disappeared. Strange that.

I recall a pundit chat about the US, just after the beginning of the competition, saying that the level of funding in the US for para-athletes is woefully low compared to most other countries.

[Hello, Mr Big Shot]

I recall a pundit chat about the US, just after the beginning of the competition, saying that the level of funding in the US for para-athletes is woefully low compared to most other countries.

The US does not use public funds to support any sport afaik.

[Big Splash!]

I recall a pundit chat about the US, just after the beginning of the competition, saying that the level of funding in the US for para-athletes is woefully low compared to most other countries.

They don't like to spend money on people. Nike is meant to take care of it all apparently. A joke 'society'.

[DeanH]

I recall a pundit chat about the US, just after the beginning of the competition, saying that the level of funding in the US for para-athletes is woefully low compared to most other countries.

The US does not use public funds to support any sport afaik.

You maybe right, down to the uni, college, or club to gather sponsorship afaik.