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Danish Paralympic logo - Sydney 2000

Paralympic Games - Sydney 2000
18.-29. October, Sydney, Australia

Opening of the 11. Paralympic Games 7 countries broadcasted "live" from the Opening ceremony: Australia (ABC-TV), China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain and Germany. About 2 billion potential viewers! In Atlanta 1996 Germany was the only country broadcasting the event! Before the opening SPOC (Sydney Paralympic Organizing Committee) Senior Manager Television Simon Thomas: "The grand success of the Olympics has created a huge interest for the Paralympics. That's great!!" To emphasize that 100.000 spectators on the incredible impressive Olympic Stadium had bought a ticket! The opening ceremony was transmitted live on this web-address: www.wemedia.com Link is not active anymore! Look here for: The Opening ceremony and -show!

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