Press Release

08 January 2002
Salt Lake Paralympics May be Most Watched in History


Salt Lake City, Utah - The 2002 Paralympic Winter Games will be widely viewed internationally as broadcast entities continue to show strong interest in airing the Games. SLOC states that more than 28 participating countries will have access to live and pre-recorded Games segments.

In addition to seeing more Paralympic Games on television, anyone around the globe can experience the Games real-time with the technology that supports the Paralympics website. For the first time, not only will live competition results be available, but fans will also be able to see in-depth historical results dating back to the first Paralympic Games in 1976.

"With the mounting interest to see the Paralympic Games on television combined with the stellar Internet technology developed, these will be one of the most-followed Paralympic Games in history," said Mitt Romney, SLOC president and CEO. "Fans from around the globe will have the opportunity to follow these Games and their favorite winter athletes like never before."

The Paralympic Winter Games will be held March 7 - 16, 2002. There are 100 medal events in three sports as well as Opening and Closing ceremonies. The Paralympics bring world-class athletes from around the globe together to compete in a variety of exciting sports - alpine skiing, nordic skiing and ice sledge hockey. An expected 1,000 athletes and team officials representing 36 countries will be participating.

For more information on tickets, check this website or call 1-800-Tickets (individual tickets). For information on group ticket purchases of 20 or more, or if you are interested in donating Paralympic tickets, call 801.212.2437 or send an e-mail to olympic.tickets@saltlake2002.com.