Betting on the Paralympic Games? Ethical or not?

[alegotardo]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

I agree with most here, I don't see any ethical issues with this.

Betting on these athletes is the same as rooting for their victory and their ability to win, of course in this case the bettor is the main beneficiary of this action, even so, it doesn't take the merit that there is someone betting on the potential of that athlete, it's totally the opposite of denigrating him.

The only problem I see is you being able to find good sites to place these bets, especially if you want to bet with cryptos.
The Paralympic unfortunately, attracts much less attention and encouragement than the official Olympic Games.

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I agree and IMHO, it's fine. They're also athletes and probably they know that there might be some bets that will be looking into their matches. And it is true, they don't want to see others treating them as that since they're also training and does the same as the usual athletes, they would  appreciate it more if the treatment isn't different as that make it looks pity on them.
But if you think that it's not good then follow what you're thinking about this.

Plus, the more we point out their difference to us, then they will feel more left out, that's the solution to almost anything bigotry related, treat them how you want to be treated and don't see them as something lower than you and you're already good to go. Pitying them is equivalent to being an ableist so don't do that thing.

You said it right. They don't want to be treated like, they are even showing the world that they can do it because they don't feel that they're already closed down because of the physical problem that they have.
It's fine, we treat them the same and they are even uplifting themselves since they've join such tournaments like this so we should also not show that they're different. Bet if you want to or not if you don't think it's not right.

[Kyraishi]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

Wouldn't it be less ethical if we discriminated against them and treated them as different?

Betting in itself has nothing wrong. You're not affecting the athletes in any way, you're not affecting the results of the outcome.

If anything, you're bringing more sponsorship money to these athletes - as a rule of thumb, the bigger the gambling market in a particular event, the more sponsors are willing to pay for deals with athletes. But all in all, there is no harm done - it's just like betting on the Olympics.

[DoublerHunter]

I think it isn't . People with disabilities wants to join an event like this in the first place because they show that they can do what can a normal person can do .
if a sport like this allowed then why not betting ? But Its still up to the betting platform if they will support such event or not but I think theres only less of them exist and many foccus on the main Olympics event .

^ That was how exactly what I say, they are also an athlete and all of them have disabilities so no one there considers as a normal athlete. We can place our bet if we want and that is not about an ethical thing. That is a major international sports competition for athletes with disabilities but they are still human and an athlete there is nothing wrong with betting in the Paralympics event and in fact they are fine, in that way, we could not even hurt them but instead, inspire them about their goal.

[Zilon]

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

It's a man who wears a shoe that knows where it actually pinches him. If you spoke to some disabled athletes and from you responds the gave their consent then it's no longer an issue. Personally I will not feel comfortable placing a bet on their games because I wouldn't feel satisfied with it but if it's endosered by the athletes then I will go ahead knowing full well it wouldn't look in any way unlawful

[paxmao]

I see absolutely no legal concern whatsoever on betting just because the competing teams or athletes are disabled or, how is now called, "diverse in abilities". It is as ethical as betting in women's games, men's games or any other competition that aims to stretch the human limits and to find out how far can hard work, science and determination take the human natural limitations. In the case of Paralympics it is, if any, even more inspiring than the usual olympics.

[Mahanton]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

I dont see any problems with that and it did came into his mouth that it is just okay and they would be treated just like the same into those typical normal athletes which would  really be much more preferred by them.
As a gamble then it would turn out to be a person choice if you would really make out bets out of those disabled person who joined the olympics or wouldnt really put up any personal feelings and would bet just like usual.

We do have different perceptions into this manner but most like gambler wouldnt really see this as a problem and so as into those participants which you can presume that they would be having similar words
into those someone who had been asked out.

[Johnyz]

If this is unethical, what more on the bets for Boxing and other fighting matches who are trying to destroy the opponent, that could be more unethical. Well, we all have different views about this one and if you think betting on Paralympic games will affect your emotion, better not to place your bet and just watch them fighting and proving that they are capable to play the game as well.

[AmoreJaz]

If this is unethical, what more on the bets for Boxing and other fighting matches who are trying to destroy the opponent, that could be more unethical. Well, we all have different views about this one and if you think betting on Paralympic games will affect your emotion, better not to place your bet and just watch them fighting and proving that they are capable to play the game as well.

my take on this = why would it be unethical to bet on this event? treat it as the same with any other sports. they want also to receive the same treatment like a regular athlete. only people are giving other meanings of what you are doing even if you have no other intentions but you just want to bet. truly, people have their differences on their outlook in life. we all just need is respect of each other's opinion.

[goinmerry]

How it ends up with the idea that it's disrespectful for the disabled person? Can you elaborate on that?

Didn't you know that some of them really want to feel the experience of involving in sports which in reality, they can't even do. They have skills that they want to show to the community. The event is their best chance to do it and the only time they can make it.

These individuals are trained and the event is running for a long now without a massive critics globally.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I see it in a different way that it will let other people know that an event like this exists. and we also indirectly support them. as long as there is no insulting treatment I think it's still okay. Support for athletes can be in various ways and betting on this like treating them equally as professional and competitive athletes.

[goaldigger]

You have to see their talent and you’ll realize how good they are compare to other normal people.
This can only be unethical with the way you see them, but for me they are normal people and you can actually bet to them as long as you see the sportsbook offering this games, there should be no problem to that.

[Welsh]

I'd have to agree with your colleagues. It would likely be more unethical to treat them different based on the fact that they compete in the Paralympic Games. It would likely be unethical to bet against them if they were competing in the Olympics main (for a lack of a better word) events, and I do by no means want to make that sound like I'm being degrading on the Paralympic Games, like its not a main event, I just can't think of another word to use.

How it ends up with the idea that it's disrespectful for the disabled person? Can you elaborate on that?

Didn't you know that some of them really want to feel the experience of involving in sports which in reality, they can't even do. They have skills that they want to show to the community. The event is their best chance to do it and the only time they can make it.

These individuals are trained and the event is running for a long now without a massive critics globally.

As far as I'm concerned, they are some of the most mentally strong, and committed athletes in the world. I'm not one for the Olympics in general, but you've got to respect anyone that's in a disadvantaged (again for a lack of a better word) situation, being able to break through that, and perform to a excellent level, is definitely respectable.

[Fatunad]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

How could it be disrespectful if you do make out bets of those disabled person?We rather see or appreciate on what they've been doing just like a normal athlete could do.
They wouldnt really care if you do make out bets out of their plays or not because the thing that they do have in mind is to win up the competition against other nation.
As a gambler then its up to you if you would really able to have good feeling on betting with those disabled person or not but generally i dont really see any problems
with this and as said that this is just personal preference.

[dothebeats]

I wouldn't say it's unethical, but rather I'd say it's supporting the league and the athletes as well. They strive to get better themselves and to get even better at their craft, and us spectators can only watch in awe and amazement every time they accomplish numerous feats that even us able-bodied individuals cannot do.

It's not mocking the paralympic athletes when we bet on their events IMO. We believe in their capabilities that we risk money in order to support them.

[aioc]

I don't see anything wrong with it, they are playing sports and they want to excel on it, so I don't see anything ethical on it, betting is a form of support, if we are betting on them we are supporting their cause and their efforts to excel and win their respective matches, I don't see anything wrong on it, we have to treat them just like how we treat other normal athletes.

[Reid]

Treat them the same as you treat normal guys. That's what they want. No special treatments.
Betting on them? That's on you and me. It's our money that we will lose and not theirs.
Ethical? I think most people have forgotten that word now. Mostly, they will just do what they want and tell it is their own life, money, and freedom.
Who would even care about ethics nowadays? Perhaps our old men are the only ones left who care about it.

[Darker45]

There is nothing unethical about it. It has nothing to do with their disabilities anyway. So I agree with them. They are into sports which fit them best and they are in a competition.

It is not unethical to root for a certain team or player in that league. And sometimes being a fan or supporting a team or player goes beyond just cheering and praying for their victory. To a gambler, it also means putting money where his/her mouth is.

[coin-investor]

All of us voted it's not unethical, their respective country is rooted and betting on them so I don't see anything unethical on my point of view, the Paralympic was set up so handicapped people can excel in their field of endeavors in sports, I don't betting on my favorite I know they deserve my bet because they trained for their sports.

[qwertyup23]

We will soon see the start of the Paralympic Games.... ( 24 Aug 2021 to 5 Sept 2021 ) ...so I was thinking if it was ethical to bet on these events? Will it be disrespectful towards people with disabilities or will they want to be handled in the same manner that any other athlete wants to be handled? 

I spoke to a few disabled people at work and they have no problem if their athletes get the same attention as any other athlete that competes in the Olympic Games.    They say it will be disrespectful if they are treated in any other way...

So what do you guys and gals think..... ?

Personally, I think the fact that we question whether it is ethical to bet on paralympians or not implies that there is a discrimination towards these PWDs. The ultimate goal here is to see them as equals but considering their disabilities for additional compensation and help.

That is why, I do not see any reason on why there should be a question on why betting them would be ethical or not, though I do understand the reason on bringing this topic up. Regardless, let us continue cheering on them and wishing them the best of luck in their respective games. In addition, let's also continue betting on platforms that are valid!