10th November, 2022
A Queen’s University fundraising campaign, set-up to increase participation of female students in Gaelic Games, has raised nearly five times its original target. An army of online supporters got behind the Crowdfunder campaign to such an extent it smashed its original £10,000 fundraising target and finished up raising over £48,000 from 322 online supporters. The…Continue reading this article →
28th October, 2022
Recognising outstanding coaches, officials and volunteers The Sport NI SportMaker Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the previous 12 months and the vital role they play in supporting, developing, and encouraging people to benefit from the Power of Sport. Sport NI is pleased to recognise the following winners in the 2022…Continue reading this article →
4th October, 2022
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding that enables a person to value and participate in physical activity throughout life. The All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement launched in October 2022, aims to promote a culture of lifelong participation in physical activity and sport for all. Read more about the launch of…Continue reading this article →
4th October, 2022
Ministers from the North and South joined sporting chiefs to launch the All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement that aims to promote a culture of lifelong participation in physical activity and sport for all. Being physically active throughout life can enrich a person’s quality of life. As physical literacy plays a key role in influencing choices…Continue reading this article →
22nd September, 2022
Hundreds of schoolchildren throughout Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a funding boost with Sport NI now encouraging schools and nurseries to apply to their successful Crowdfunder project. Sport NI’s Project Re-Boot: Activate launched last year to help sporting organisations engage and re-engage people in sport after the devastating impact of COVID. The scheme…Continue reading this article →
9th September, 2022
At Sport NI we express our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to them and all those that mourn her loss, at this sad and difficult time. Sports may wish to express their sympathies via marks of respect in different ways, and may…Continue reading this article →
30th August, 2022
Physical activity levels in children and teenagers across Ireland and Northern Ireland have improved slightly over the past eight years but not all children and teens have an equal chance to be active, a new Active Healthy Kids Report Card has found. The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents has…Continue reading this article →
11th August, 2022
Sporting women at the top of their game met today (Thursday, August 11) as part of a new initiative to ensure female voices are heard to bring about positive change in sport. The Women In Sport Panel, has been established by Sport NI to champion women and girls in sport and today’s (Thursday, August 11) inaugural…Continue reading this article →
9th August, 2022
Speaking from Birmingham on the closing day of Northern Ireland’s most successful Games ever with 18 medals and seven gold medals, Antoinette McKeown, Sport NI Chief Executive, said: “On the last day of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on behalf of Sport NI I want to offer a massive congratulations to our Team Northern Ireland. “We…Continue reading this article →
6th August, 2022
Results Day 10 Athletics Women’s 1500m Final – Ciara Mageean – 2nd – silver medal (SB) Athletics Women’s 5000m Final – Roisin Flanagan – 11th (PB) Boxing Light Flyweight Final Bout – Carly McNaul L 0-5 Zareen Nikhat (IND) – Carly McNaul 2nd – silver medal Boxing Bantamweight Final Bout – Dylan Eagleson W…Continue reading this article →
