to love that at the commonwealth games

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the 'normal' and parathlete events are at the same time?

I wonder what parathletes prefer? a quiter separate competition? or the buzz of a fuller venue?

Totally agree op ....Great to watch both events although always feel more emotional and in absolute awe of the para athletes

Yup. Am going to the athletics tomorrow and really looking forward to seeing both.

Able-bodied might be a better word than 'normal' OP.

Yeah I think it's great. Especially at an event like the Commonwealth Games where the crowd for every event I've seen has been so welcoming and supportive of all the athletes.

I think its brilliant that the para athletes get to experience the full stadiums and venues, the whole atmosphere of a major games. Ive always thought that separate games were probably not so well supported.

I think they should do this at all events rather than having a separate olympics etc even if it means they need to reduce the number of races / events and extend the length of the event to accommodate it .

It is really good although it's not as good as it seems, they cancelled a load of swimming heats at the last minute (and after people had booked to attend them as spectators, too).

But I agree, it's great that the events have been interspersed with the "main" programme, and count as events towards the medal table. Alice Tai is just one amazing para-athlete and won a gold medal the other night.