Limerick to host global swimming competition

MORE than 300 competitors from as far away as Taiwan, India and Turkmenistan will take part in the International Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Limerick from September 3 to 10.

Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and the University of Limerick will host the event at the 50-metre pool at the UL Arena. The championships will draw more than 20 international delegations, comprising competitors, trainers and families.

Over a five-day period, swimmers will undergo two days of qualifying heats before the championship events commence.