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Coverage of the Paralympics was lacking, locally and nationally

Joshua Brewer of the United States reaches for the ball during the gold medal wheelchair rugby match against Australia at the Paralympics in Rio de Janiero on Sept. 18, 2016.
Joshua Brewer of the United States reaches for the ball during the gold medal wheelchair rugby match against Australia at the Paralympics in Rio de Janiero on Sept. 18, 2016. Bob Martin for IOS/IOC Associated Press

Did the Paralympics happen?

You would never know from reading The Tribune or watching NBC News — zero coverage!

One would think that American athletes competing on the international stage deserve some recognition in our media. Maybe Tokyo. It is only four years away. Put it on your calendar, Sports Editor.

Bill Walthers, Arroyo Grande

This story was originally published October 1, 2016 at 4:38 PM with the headline "Coverage of the Paralympics was lacking, locally and nationally."

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