Sun, Aug 4, 2013
The first of our two programmes covering the 2013 Deaflympics in Sofia. This is the 22nd instalment of the Deaflympics, and the second time it has been held in Bulgaria. First up, there's an interview with Fiona Brookes, the Chef de Mission for UK Deaf Sport, who tells us how she is making sure everything is running smoothly for the 50-strong GB tream. We visit the opening ceremony, and watch as the flame reaches its destination! There's a look back at the origins of the games, with an interview with Bernard Le'Maine, who is keeping the work of his grandfather, Antoine Dresse (who co-established the games) alive. There is incredible footage from past Deaflympics, including the London games in 1935. Finally, we see Rob Lowe compete in the 10m Air Rifle, watch how the GB Women's football team get on against Russia, and see marathon runner Melanie Jewett winning Britain's first medal of the games! Don't miss it!
Sun, Aug 11, 2013
The second of our two programmes covering the 2013 Deaflympics in Sofia. This is the 22nd instalment of the Deaflympics, and the second time it has been held in Bulgaria. For starters, we follow David Grant's progress in the Karate, where he faces a shock just as a medal is within reach. We look at Britain's young Swimming team, and there's action from the GB Women's Football team as they try to go one better than 2009, when they finished fourth. Will penalties stand in the way of medal success? We talk to Fiona Brookes, the Chef de Mission for UK Deaf Sport, about how she's supporting our athletes. Athlete Lauren Peffers aims to win a medal in the 400m, despite an injury, while in Badminton, Rajeev Bagga aims to add to his five golds and one silver in past Deaflympics. Finally, we meet a 2017 Deaflympics hopeful and examine some of the financial rewards on offer for Britain's competitors.