From next Thursday the 9Network will screen the Paralympics Live from Paris across curated channels, Nine and 9GGEM, and feature more than 20 dedicated high-definition live streams on 9Now.
Across the network, there will be over 300 hours of the Paralympics, with more main-channel coverage than ever within 14 hours of live coverage a day on Nine and 9GEM, from the Opening Ceremony on August 28 to the Closing Ceremony on September 8.
With 20 streams in full high definition, 9Now will screen every event plus replays and highlights, as well as going behind the scenes. Stan Sport will also screen the Paralympics. Viewers will be guided through the competition by some of Australia’s most celebrated Paralympians and Olympians and Nine’s accomplished television hosting team.
Beyond the Dream: Curtis McGrath
Monday, August 26, at 8.45pm AEST
Australian Paralympian and three-time gold medallist Curtis McGrath opens his door to Nine to share his personal story, his family and friends for the first time, as well as his preparations in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Thursday August 29.
Daily competition is on Nine and 9GEM check local guides.
Paralympics Paris 2024: Pre Show
Live at 3:30am AEST Thursday August 29 on Nine.
Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées will be the stage for this groundbreaking celebration in the heart of Paris. Featuring spectacle that will showcase the Paralympic athletes and the values that they embody, uniting spectators and television audiences worldwide around the unique spirit of the Paralympic Games.
Paralympics Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony
4am AEST and screens Live until 7:15am AEST.
Commentating: Sylvia Jeffries, Dylan Alcott and Annabelle Williams.
Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées will be the stage for this groundbreaking celebration in the heart of Paris. Featuring spectacle that will showcase the Paralympic athletes and the values that they embody, uniting spectators and television audiences worldwide around the unique spirit of the Paralympic Games.
It will be replayed 12pm in each market.
5.00pm – 10.30pm AEST
Ellie Cole, James Bracey, Kurt Fearnley & Todd Woodbridge
As Paris wakes up and competition begins, prime-time coverage will be helmed by Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian, Ellie Cole, alongside James Bracey, Todd Woodbridge and one of the world’s greatest Para-Athletes, Kurt Fearnley.
10.30pm – 2.30am AEST
Dylan Alcott & Sylvia Jeffreys
They will then pass the baton to Paralympic gold medallist and former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys, live at the Mob Hotel in Paris – which will be the home away from home for the Australian Paralympic Team.
2.30am – 6.00am AEST
Blake Cochrane & Roz Kelly
The day’s action will be rounded out with Paralympic gold medal swimmer Blake Cochrane alongside Nine’s Roz Kelly.
Commentators
Our superstar lineup of commentators and experts will reveal what it takes to excel on the world’s biggest sporting stage. The lineup includes Paralympian gold medallists Annabelle Williams, Ryan Scott, Troy Sachs, Kelly Cartwright, Katrina Webb and Tim Matthews; silver medallist John Maclean, Christie Dawes and Para-triathlete Kate Naess.
Alongside them will be Olympian Sam Willoughby, who acquired tetraplegia after suffering a career-ending injury in 2016; Cate Campbell, commentating on the swimming; and Jess Fox, who will commentate during Para-Canoe events.
Plus: David Culbert, Brenton Speed, Shane McInnes, Sean Maloney, Troy Sachs, Mitch Tomilnson, Sam Willoughby, Felicity Johnson, Scott McGrory, Kate Naess, Peter Psaltis.
Brent Williams, Nine’s Director of Sport, Olympics & Paralympics:
“There are moments in sport that transcend the field of play or even the athletes themselves. An unquantifiable spirit derived from sportsmanship, courage and inspiration. Nowhere are these moments more evident than the Paralympic Games.
“Each of these elite athletes are living their sporting dream and every single one of them has a story to tell. With over 300 hours of Paralympics coverage set to screen across the 9Network and 9Now, we look forward to broadcasting this historic global event and sharing these incredible stories with all of Australia.
“The evolution of the Paralympic movement has been meteoric – from its inception as the Stoke Mandeville Games to the first official Paralympic Games in 1960 with over 400 athletes competing. Fast forward 64 years and over 4,000 athletes will live out their Paralympic dream in Paris with grandstands full of spectators and a global TV audience running into the billions.
“We hope this continued growth in prominence will inspire a sports-loving nation to get behind our athletes as they plan not just to compete but to conquer the world’s best in their chosen discipline, and encourage the 20 per cent of Australians living with a disability to get involved in sport.
“Wide World of Sports’ commitment to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games starts well before the cauldron is lit on August 28, with regular appearances and content pieces being created by Paralympic legends and emerging superstars across all of our platforms.
“The buildup will culminate with our “Beyond The Dream” documentary series highlighting two incredible stories, that of Australian Paralympic Captain and three-time gold medallist Curtis McGrath, and a behind-the-scenes look at The Steelers, the Aussie wheelchair rugby team, as they embark on their mission to win gold.
“The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promises to deliver unmissable moments and unforgettable memories and we look forward to sharing it all with the whole of Australia.”
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