Inspirational Coach Encourages People to Nominate Unsung Sporting Heroes

It is often the small things that make a big difference. And that is what drives award winning coach Lee Campbell to turn up, rain, hail or shine to train athletes with intellectual disabilities for the last 16 years at the Newtownabbey Racers Special Olympics Club. The dedicated coach has watched on with pride as…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI expresses disappointment at IABA governance decision

Sport NI Chief Executive, Antoinette McKeown said: “Sport NI is disappointed that the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has voted against making the meaningful changes required to bring the organisation in line with governance expectations as set out in the recent Governance Review. “It is vital that these governance issues are addressed and Sport NI…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI pledges £278,000 through Project Re-Boot: Activate

  Re-launched in April 2022, Activate is the second strand of Project Reboot delivered as part of Sport NI’s COVID-19 Response through Supporting Sport to Build Back Better funding.  Delivered in partnership with Crowdfunder UK, Project Re-Boot: Activate offers 50% (60% for those in the highest areas of deprivation or rural areas) of match funding up to…Continue reading this article →

Chief Executive Wishes NI Women’s team Good Luck

Sport NI Chief Executive Antoinette McKeown wished Northern Ireland Women’s football team the best of luck ahead of their maiden Euros match tonight. She said: “On behalf of everyone here at Sport NI good luck to Northern Ireland’s Women’s team. “You are our history makers and you should be so proud of what you have…Continue reading this article →

Meet our History Makers…

Whatever happens after kick off on Thursday each and every player of Northern Ireland Women’s team can stand tall and proudly call themselves history makers. They have dug deep and battled against all the odds to deservedly take to the pitch at their first major tournament. We hope, that once again, they can prove that…Continue reading this article →