The broadcaster showed over 300 hours on linear TV and more than 1,000 hours streaming
Channel 4 has revealed that it reached over a third of the TV-viewing population with its Paralympics coverage.
The broadcaster showed over 300 hours of the event through its linear channels, and covered over 1,000 hours of live sports streaming. It also aimed to change perceptions with over 70% of its on-screen team being disabled talent.
The presenting team worked both on-location and remotely, with production in Tokyo, Leeds and London.
The ParalympicsGB team ended up coming second in the medal table, ahead of the US and behind China, with 124 total medals - 41 of which were gold. Channel 4 presenters, including Clare Balding and Ade Adepitan, revealed their top moments of the competition now that it has come to an end.
Balding said: “Sir Lee Pearson winning two gold medals from three events in the Para equestrian, on a horse who had never competed at a major international competition, was a great demonstration of the depth of relationship between Lee and his horses. And he led the team to a surprise gold medal in the team competition and helped inspire those around him to a team victory.
“This is the best Paralympics I have ever been involved in. It’s a real privilege to have watched how Paralympics coverage has grown and I am so impressed with Channel 4’s commitment. The last twelve days has been a wall to wall advert for Channel 4’s unique model - quite simply this would not have happened if the organisation was purely profit driven.”
Adepitan added: “Paul Karabardak winning his first ever Paralympic medals in the Para table tennis competition after four previous attempts, in what will be his last ever Paralympics. Paul beat the world number one on the way to the team final in the deciding contest - a player he had never beaten before. He also won his silver in the team event with his doubles partner and best friend Will Bayley.”
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