Paralympics GB won 147 medals, finishing second in the table at Rio 2016The Paralympic Games will remain on free-to-air television after the government added it to the 'crown jewels' list of protected events. Both the summer and winter Games will be added in the first change to the list - which includes the Olympics and football World Cup - in 20 years. "I am delighted the Paralympic Games has been added," said Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. "The Paralympic Games is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, as the country comes together to support our world-class Paralympic athletes," added sports minister Nigel Adams. Adding the Games to the crown jewels list of major sporting events guarantees it the platform it deserves every four years that will help inspire the sporting stars of the future."

Source: BBC January 24, 2020 22:30 UTC