Medals in mind for Ireland

Paralympics Ireland are confident they can exceed their medal targets at the forthcoming Olympics.

Performance director Nancy Chillingworth, speaking at yesterday’s multi-sport camp in the University of Limerick, said preparations for the Games have gone well and the team, which includes eight current world champions, will go to London with high expectations.

“We’re very happy with our preparations,” said Chillingworth. “We can see where our athletes are at now. Our stated medal target for the Games is five, but all going well we should exceed that.