The Irish women’s 4x400m relay team delivered an impressive performance at the Stade de France, securing a place in the Olympic final. The team, consisting of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory, and Sharlene Mawdsley, finished third in their semi-final heat with a time of 3:25.05. Despite the absence of star sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, who … Read more
In a touching display of camaraderie, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has penned a heartfelt message congratulating her friend and boxing champion Kellie Harrington on her recent triumph at the Paris Olympics. Harrington scripted history by becoming the first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games, following her win over China’s Wenlu … Read more
India’s star wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has been disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for weighing slightly over the limit in her 50kg freestyle wrestling category. Vinesh, who usually competes in the 53kg category, had reduced her weight for the Olympics. However, during the second-day weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. … Read more
Kellie Harrington successfully defended her Olympic lightweight (60kg) title, claiming gold in Paris. Harrington triumphed over China’s Yang Wenlu at Stade Roland Garros, securing her place in history as the first Irish boxer to defend an Olympic title. On her path to victory, she defeated her Tokyo 2020 final opponent, Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira, in the … Read more
Paris — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is making history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman to compete for an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Phogat’s path to the final was nothing short of extraordinary. She began with a stunning 3-2 victory over world No. 1 and reigning Olympic champion Yui … Read more
Basketball Ireland has submitted detailed plans for a €35 million redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, addressing concerns raised by South Dublin County Council. The governing body expressed confidence that their thorough response presents a strong case for the ambitious project. The redevelopment aims to transform the arena into a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing … Read more
Irish rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy on Friday retained their Olympic gold title with an emphatic win in the final of the men’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024. The duo finished with a time of 6:10.99 to defend the title they won at Tokyo 2020 Games. This is the third time O’Donovan has … Read more
Paris – Daniel Wiffen made history by winning Ireland’s first-ever Olympic swimming gold in a thrilling 800 meters freestyle final. The 23-year-old world champion set a new Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19, becoming the first Irishman to win an Olympic swimming medal of any color. Wiffen’s twin brother cheered from the crowd as … Read more
The Indian men’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run as they defeated Ireland 2-0 in their third Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Stade Yvesdu-Manoir on Tuesday. India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace with two first-half goals. The 28-year-old has been in rich vein of form, scoring a total of … Read more
Febin Manoj has been named in Cricket Ireland’s under-17 boys squad, marking a momentous occasion for the Indian diaspora. Febin, a talented young cricketer from the Hills Cricket Club in Dublin, has made significant strides in his cricketing career, leading to this achievement. “Febin works hard at his game and has put in excellent performances … Read more
In a proud moment for Indians, Sidharth Biju has been named in Cricket Ireland’s Under-15s Boys squad that will travel to England and Scotland next week. Biju has been scouted from Adamstown Cricket Club, located in the southwestern part of county Dublin. The squad, which consists of 14 members, will play in the BA Festival … Read more
Ireland’s Leona Maguire made history by winning her first-ever Ladies European Tour event in London, marking a significant milestone for Irish golf. This victory is particularly special as it is the first time an Irish golfer has triumphed on this tour. Leona, 29, hails from Cavan and has now secured her fifth professional win. Her … Read more
Dublin: Despite being eliminated from this year’s T20 group competition, the Ireland cricket team has secured a spot in the next T20 World Cup. This qualification will allow the team to start early preparations for the 2026 tournament. The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and India. Ireland was … Read more
Post the T20 World Cup win, the Indian men’s cricket team have been stranded in Barbados due to a hurricane warning. They were supposed to fly back home via a charter flight, but the airport has been closed since Sunday evening. Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” category 4 storm, with the centre … Read more
Rhasidat Adeleke has made headlines by breaking Ireland’s 100m national record. Competing at the National Senior Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium, Adeleke finished the race in 11.13 seconds. This achievement adds to her impressive record, as she now holds the national records for the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. Adeleke, a native of … Read more