As Minister for Sports Jack Chambers announced, Sport Ireland is pleased with the governance reforms reached by the IABA since September. As a result, amateur boxing in Ireland will receive funding again. On RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, Minister Chambers stated, “On the basis of that agreement, the conditions are now in place to restore … Read more
In a rain-affected Super 12 match in Adelaide on Wednesday, India defeated Bangladesh by five runs (DLS method) in the Cricket T20 World Cup 2022. With this result, Team India move to the top of Group 2 with six points from four games. The match started with Bangladesh inviting India to bat first. Virat Kohli made … Read more
The Dublin Marathon returned to the capital after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. Twenty-five thousand athletes competed in the event, which took place on the North Circular Road, Walkinstown, and Terenure. The Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the marathon in 2020 and last year. Taoufik Allam, 33, was the first to … Read more
Katie Taylor defeated Argentine boxer Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday evening at Wembley Arena in London. The Irish athlete triumphed in the tenth and final round. Taylor’s lightweight IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO belts were all on the line in the mandatory defence. Carabajal, 32, had previously won all 19 of her professional fights, but … Read more
The ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1, Super 12 match between Ireland and Afghanistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been officially called off without a single ball being bowled. The game was eventually called off shortly after 4:30 pm (local time), with Afghanistan and Ireland each receiving one point to remain in … Read more
Ireland secured a remarkable triumph over rivals England by five runs in a rain-affected match at the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne. The Irish fans in the stands are delighted and England has again been hunted down by Ireland on the big stage after that famous win 11 years ago in the 2011 World Cup. … Read more
A magnificent Virat Kohli innings propelled India to a thrilling victory against Pakistan. Call it a Diwali present or India’s retaliation for the 2021 T20 World Cup loss, Virat Kohli’s unbroken 82-run innings helped India to a 2022 T20 World Cup victory against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground today. Winning the toss, India put Pakistan … Read more
India and Pakistan will face off in Group 2 of the current Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground. India is in Group 2 of the tournament, along with Pakistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh. Following a disappointing season, India and Rohit Sharam will be hoping for better performance … Read more
Ireland defeated West Indies by nine wickets in Hobart to seal their berth in the T20 World Cup Super 12s stage and knocked the former champions out. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Windies could only manage 146 for five, with Brandon King getting an unbeaten 62. Ireland’s spinners played their part … Read more
Drushil Chauhan, an 11-year-old cricket fan, had a memorable experience at a practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia when he was given the opportunity to bowl at India’s skipper Rohit Sharma. Drushil was among the many children that gathered at the WACA grounds for the morning session. He wowed Indian captain Rohit … Read more
The Republic of Ireland will compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time next year following a historic 1-0 victory over Scotland in their do-or-die qualifying match on Tuesday night in Hampden Park. Amber Barrett of Donegal scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, striking low into the bottom corner. The … Read more
Indian-origin Ayaansh Mulukutla is representing Ireland in the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships 2022 – Open in the under-8 category in Batumi, Georgia. The Georgian Chess Federation, Georgian Chess Club “64,” and FIDE are organising the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships 2022, which is scheduled for September 15-28 2022, in Batumi. The championships are in … Read more
Ireland defeated Australia 19-14 in the third-place playoff to win the bronze medal at the Rugby Sevens World Cup. In a riveting contest that saw Australia lead by seven points twice, Harry McNulty sprinted over for a try in the 13th minute that broke the tie. Following a disappointing 17-10 defeat to New Zealand earlier … Read more
Ireland’s men’s sevens team gave New Zealand a fierce fight but ultimately lost a devastating 17-10 semi-final match in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup Sevens. Three tries from Ngarohi McGarvey Black kept the champions’ three-in-a-row bid alive as they brought their record against Ireland to 10-0 at the Cape Town Stadium. Ireland had a chance … Read more
Indian-origin, Tarun Kanyamarala becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever International Master by winning the Fide’s IM Title at the age of 17 years. He beats the record held by Brian Kelly (for 24 years) who was 20 when he claimed the title in 1998. Last month, Tarun won the 101st Irish Chess Championship, which was held in Dublin, … Read more