22nd August, 2024
Sport NI Sports Institute Physio Sinead Chambers is heading to the Paralympic Games in Paris as part of Paralympics GB. Chambers will be attending her second Paralympic Games after her debut appearance at Tokyo in 2021 working with Badminton where Paralympics GB came home with two medals. This time, she’ll be working across all athletes…Continue reading this article →
20th August, 2024
Sports clubs, charities, voluntary organisations and PTAs are set to benefit from a funding boost thanks to Sport NI’s latest crowdfunding partnership programme- Creating Opportunities. Local communities across Northern Ireland can benefit from a share of £1.6 million of National Lottery funding over the next three years by raising money for their local clubs through…Continue reading this article →
4th August, 2024
Daniel Wiffen has won a bronze medal for Team Ireland in the 1500m freestyle. Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “We were thrilled when Daniel Wiffen ended a 36 year hiatus for Olympic gold for an athlete from Northern Ireland. So to watch him join Paddy Barnes in the ranks of double Olympic medalists…Continue reading this article →
3rd August, 2024
Ards Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan wins Olympic gold in the Pommel Horse for Team Ireland. Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “What an outstanding performance by Rhys, and we offer him our huge congratulations. “Rhys has been at the top of his game for many years, as a double World Champion, triple European Champion, and…Continue reading this article →
1st August, 2024
Another medal is coming home to Northern Ireland courtesy of Rebecca Shorten who claimed Olympic silver in the Women’s Four for Team GB. Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “At Sport NI we would like to congratulate Rebecca Shorten on her Olympic silver in the Women’s Four for Team GB & NI. Rebecca’s career…Continue reading this article →
1st August, 2024
Banbridge man Phil Doyle takes Olympic Bronze in the Men’s Double Scull for Team Ireland with teammate Daire Lynch! Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “Huge congratulations to Phil Doyle and his teammate Daire Lynch on their bronze medal in the Men’s Double Scull for Team Ireland. “The pair has had an incredible year,…Continue reading this article →
31st July, 2024
Coleraine Rower Hannah Scott has become the third Northern Ireland athlete to win Gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Scott claimed a photo finish win ahead of the Netherlands in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls for Team GB. Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “The gold rush continues with a gold medal for…Continue reading this article →
30th July, 2024
After a 36 year wait for an Olympic gold from a NI athlete two come along in the same evening! Belfast man Jack McMillan won gold with Team GB in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “Huge congratulations to Jack who takes home a gold medal for Team GB in the…Continue reading this article →
30th July, 2024
NI swimmer Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic Gold in the 800m Freestyle with a new Olympic record of 7:38.19! Richard Archibald, Interim CEO, Sport NI said: “After a 36 year wait Daniel Wiffen is bringing an Olympic gold medal home to Northern Ireland! At Sport NI we are immensely proud of Daniel and his achievements. “We are…Continue reading this article →
30th July, 2024
Newtownstewart boxer Jude Gallagher will fulfil a childhood dream when he steps into the ring on Wednesday in Paris at the Olympic Games. Gallagher will be competing in the 57kg category in the Round of 16 at 2:30pm, and after winning gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, The Tyrone Tornado will be hoping to perform…Continue reading this article →
