3rd August, 2021
Evening report from Team Ireland on Day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games AUGUST 3rd, 2021: There was big excitement in Tokyo this evening as Team Ireland boxer, Aidan Walsh, officially received his Olympic bronze medal for the Men’s Welter (63-69kg). Having made his Olympic debut at this year’s Games, the Belfast boxer was thrilled to…Continue reading this article →
30th July, 2021
Team Ireland on Day 7 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games JULY 30th, 2021: “I would cut my medal in half and give her half of it,” said a beaming Aidan Walsh of his sister Michaela this morning, as he put on a fantastic quarter-final display to guarantee himself at least a bronze medal at the Tokyo…Continue reading this article →
28th July, 2021
Sport NI are proud of all of our athletes in both Team Ireland and Team GB as they continue to take part in the Olympic Games, some of those upcoming Games can be seen below: Team GB Hockey – Ian Sloan and David Ames – Thursday 29 July, 4.15am and Friday 30 July 1.15pm…Continue reading this article →
28th July, 2021
Morning report from Team Ireland on Day Five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games JULY 28th, 2021: Boxer Kurt Walker causes major upset in the ring. Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov (UZB) v Kurt Walker (IRL), Men’s Feather Round of 16, Win for IRL 4-1 on split decision BOXING Ireland’s Kurt Walker was on hand to deliver the big…Continue reading this article →
27th July, 2021
Morning report from Team Ireland on Day Four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games JULY 27th, 2021: Aidan Walsh powering his way into the quarter-finals of the men’s Welterweight. BOXING Aidan Walsh has qualified for the quarter finals of the Men’s Welterweight (63-69kg), following a unanimous win over Cameroon’s Albert Mengue Ayissi. The Belfast boxer used…Continue reading this article →
26th July, 2021
Sport NI are proud of all of our athletes in both Team Ireland and Team GB as they continue to take part in the Olympic Games, some of those upcoming Games can be seen below: Team GB Archery - Patrick Huston – Wednesday 28 July, 5.24am. Hockey – Ian Sloan and David Ames – Tuesday…Continue reading this article →
26th July, 2021
Morning report from Team Ireland on Day Three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games JULY 25th, 2021: The Irish hockey team were also in action against world number one, the Netherlands, and despite a strong defensive display, lost out 4-0. Russell White was Ireland’s first triathlete in action today, and finished out in 48th place with a finishing…Continue reading this article →
24th July, 2021
Morning report from Team Ireland on Day One of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games JULY 24th, 2021: It was a jam-packed morning of action for Team Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with athletes from rowing, gymnastics, boxing. BOXING Kurt Walker was the first Irish boxer into the ring in Tokyo today, facing off against…Continue reading this article →
23rd July, 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony will start at around 12pm today, 23.07.21.The Opening Ceremony will see boxer Brendan Irvine as a joint flag-bearer for Team Ireland. Some of the Games have already begun but an upcoming schedule for some of the athletes can be seen below: Team GB Archery - Patrick Huston – 1.49am, Saturday;…Continue reading this article →
22nd July, 2021
Brendan Irvine will carry the flag for Team Ireland at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Tokyo on Friday. For the first time in Olympic history, all 205 countries will have a male and female flag-bearer. Brendan becomes the fourth Belfast-born boxer to carry the Team Ireland flag at an Olympic opening ceremony after…Continue reading this article →
