When Olympics comes round it will be appreciated more than ever

Ireland's Women's Hockey team qualified for the Olympics last year but will now have to wait to take part after it was confirmed that the Tokyo Games would be postponed.

Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, has welcomed the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus, but has pointed out that it’s a “very difficult” situation for athletes who were gearing up for the Games.

O’Connor said: “Obviously from the Federation’s point of view it was the right call, but it’s very difficult for athletes who are so focused, and who are tailoring their training to take on what is their Everest.