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OFI Updates – June 2026

BADMINTON IRELAND SETS OUT PATHWAYS FOR DAKAR 2026, EUROPEAN GAMES 2027 & LA28 OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION To support athletes and coaches in planning for this cycle, Badminton Ireland, in partnership with the Olympic Federation of Ireland, has published its nomination policies for Dakar 2026, the European Games 2027, and LA28. Publishing these policies early provides clarity [...]

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Badminton Ireland Sets Out Pathways for Dakar 2026, European Games 2027 & LA28 Olympic Qualification

Irish badminton is entering one of its busiest and most important highperformance cycles in recent years, with athletes across both pathway and senior levels preparing for a demanding run of major international events. With qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games beginning next year — running from 3 May 2027 to 30 April 2028

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LA28 Latest News

Your essential guide to Olympic qualification, leadership updates, and ticket access The journey to Los Angeles 2028 is gathering momentum for Team Ireland, and there are three major updates every supporter should know. The schedule of Olympic qualification events for 2026 is now centre stage, providing athletes and fans alike with a clear path ahead.

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Mona McSharry confirms she is aiming for LA 2028

No one knows how they will respond when they’ve fulfilled their life’s work and ambition and finally ascended an Olympic podium. So Mona McSharry’s soul-searching in the aftermath of her historic 100m breaststroke bronze in Paris was inevitable. Achieving her dream at the age of 23 brought acclaim and validation but would her Olympic medal

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LA28 Qualification Dates in 2026

ROAD TO LA ALREADY UNDERWAY! 2026 marks the beginning of the qualification journey for many sports as they look ahead to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. Qualifying for the Games, which take place from 14–30 July 2028, is challenging across all disciplines. Most sports require either direct qualification through specific events, qualification via

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Sarah Jane McDonnell Appointed Deputy Chef de Mission, Performance Support for Team Ireland at LA28

Team Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Sarah‑Jane McDonnell as Deputy Chef de Mission, Performance Support for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, a role that recognises her long-standing contribution to high-performance sport and her leadership within the Sport Ireland Institute. McDonnell has been a central figure in supporting Irish athletes across multiple Olympic cycles.

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OFI Welcomes Record €28.5m High Performance Investment for 2026

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport confirming a record €28.5 million investment in high-performance sport for 2026, to be distributed through Sport Ireland. The announcement, made by Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Minister of State Charlie McConalogue, represents the highest-ever annual investment in Ireland’s

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Olympic medal winner Sam Griffiths announced as Ireland’s new High Performance Manager

Former Badminton Trials winner and team medal winner takes reins as HSI High Performance Manager Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Griffiths as its new High Performance Eventing Manager ahead of the FEI World Championships in Aachen this summer and in the lead-up to the LA Olympic Games in

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LA28 Ticketing: Registration for the Olympic Games Ticket Draw Is Now Open

The road to LA28 has taken another major step forward, with registration now open for the first Olympic Games ticket draw. Supporters hoping to attend the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 must register in advance to be included in the ticketing process. Registration gives fans the chance to be assigned a time slot

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LA28 Open Days: Early Engagement, Key Insights, and Camp Planning for Team Ireland

Chef de Mission Gavin Noble and Deputy Chef Nancy Chillingworth recently returned from the LA28 Open Days — the first official in-person engagement hosted by the LA28 Organising Committee. Their visit marked Team Ireland’s third trip to Los Angeles since the Paris Games, highlighting the proactive timeline the team are working to. At this point

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