13th May, 2026
15 athletes will form the TeamNI swimming team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by Olympic Gold medallists Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan. Both will compete in the 400m freestyle with McMillan taking the 100 and 200m whilst Wiffen competes in the 800m, the distance he won Olympic gold, and 1500m. In Para Swimming,…Continue reading this article →
12th May, 2026
12 boxers will form the TeamNI Boxing squad at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The squad was announced at Girdwood Community Hub with previous Commonwealth Games medallists Michaela Walsh and Jude Gallagher both returning to represent TeamNI. Walsh and Gallagher won gold at the 2022 Games in Birmingham with Walsh the most decorated athlete…Continue reading this article →
5th May, 2026
The Home Nations Coaching Leaders Programme, an initiative held in conjunction with Sport NI, sportscotland and Sport Wales, has held its fourth and final residential. The programme was setup to help Coaching Leads ensure that coaching within their respective sports meets the needs of participants and helps to reduce the inequalities which exist in sport.…Continue reading this article →
28th April, 2026
The first Team NI athletes have been selected ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Adam McKeown, Chloe Wilson, Shauna O’Neill and Gary Kelly (Photo L-R) will represent Team NI in Lawn Bowls from 24 July – 2 August. All four have previous Commonwealth Games experience with Kelly, who will participate in the Men’s…Continue reading this article →
15th April, 2026
Marissa Callaghan is the latest guest on the Sport NI Athlete Stories podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. The former Northern Ireland captain sits down with host Hugh Campbell to discuss her career, the highs, the lows and the growth of women’s football in Northern Ireland. Callaghan played 91 times at international level and…Continue reading this article →
2nd April, 2026
Nathan McCabe has two-time Paralympic medallist Mum as a role model, but the Wheelchair Basketball player is becoming one in his own right. The Athlete Award recipient, funded by the National Lottery, has been part of the GB Wheelchair Basketball Under 23 and Under 30 teams and is hoping to compete for Northern Ireland at…Continue reading this article →
1st April, 2026
Ayeisha McFerran has overcome personal battles to become one of the leading female sports figures in Northern Ireland. The Hockey Ireland keeper, who has over 130 international caps, shared her experiences in an open and honest conversation with Hugh Campbell on the Sport NI Athlete Stories podcast. McFerran was a key figure in the Ireland…Continue reading this article →
26th March, 2026
Sport NI wholeheartedly supports comments made by the First and Deputy First Ministers on the horrific rates of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Rebecca Hope, Interim Director of Sport at Sport NI said: “The increasing rates of violence against women and girls are truly shocking. All women and girls have the right…Continue reading this article →
26th March, 2026
From refusing to compete at sports day to becoming one of Ireland’s top track and field performers. Part time teacher and Heptathlete Anna McCauley’s sport story has been a journey alongside her Mum and current coach, Maureen. The Sport NI Athlete Award recipient, funded by the National Lottery, has scored a consideration standard for the…Continue reading this article →
20th March, 2026
Sport NI has announced the introduction of a new pilot Adult Safeguarding Service in partnership with Volunteer Now, further strengthening its commitment to safe sport across Northern Ireland. The new pilot service has been developed to address a gap in safeguarding provision for adults within the sporting sector and will run until March 2027. It will provide advice, guidance and practical support to sports clubs, governing bodies and…Continue reading this article →
