Event: 2016 Rio Games

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Olympic medallist training with tea towel as lockdown leads to discus circle lockout

You’d think the decision to keep GAA grounds shut until July 20 would have absolutely no bearing on a paralympic discus thrower.

world

Police raid house of Brazilian Olympic committee president

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Olympic Council of Ireland to act as own ticket agent in 2018 Winter Olympics

world

UN Commissioner calls for abortion laws to be relaxed in Zika-hot countries

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Michael O’Reilly and Irvine progress at worlds in Doha

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Phelps pauses swimming for rehab

Doubt cast on Olympics rule that makes Rory Irish

The Irish Olympic Council were last night remaining tightlipped over claims made by golf chiefs that Rory McIlroy may only be eligible to compete for Ireland in the 2016 Rio Games.

Thu, 25 Apr, 2013

McIlroy focusing on Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy is putting Ryder Cup success before thoughts of who he would represent at the 2016 Rio Games.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

IRB to vote on Beaumont chairman bid

Bill Beaumont’s bid to replace Bernard Lapasset as chairman of the International Rugby Board will finally go to the vote in Los Angeles today.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011