Athletes’ Commission

TEAM IRELAND ATHLETES’ COMMISSION – ENJOYING THE JOURNEY

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Last week the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s Athletes’ Commission launched their strategy at an interactive and engaging session with athletes from almost twenty different sports. With a theme of ‘Enjoying the Journey’ the event was facilitated by David Gillick (Beijing 2008 Olympian, former Athletes’ Commission member and reporter). Throughout the day the audience of Olympians […]

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OFI Athletes’ Commission Launches Strategy 2022-2024 

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Fund of €65k unveiled to assist athletes and coaches with Paris 2024 preparation  The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) Athletes’ Commission has officially launched its strategy which is focused around four key pillars: Athlete Welfare, Athlete Voice, Athlete Impact and Athlete Spirit. The launch also marked the announcement of a €65,000 Make a Difference fund

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Athletes’ Commission Statement Regarding Northern Ireland athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) Athletes’ Commission is disappointed to learn of the decision by Federation International de Gymnastique (FIG), whereby Northern Irish athletes, including Olympian Rhys McClenaghan, have been informed of their ineligibility to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games later this year and calls for review and reversal of this decision.

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Gender Balanced Athletes’ Commission Elected by Team Ireland Olympians

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GENDER BALANCED ATHLETES’ COMMISSION ELECTED BY OLYMPIANS Olympic Medallists and World Champion Amongst New Members A new Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission has been elected by Irish Olympians. The impressive list of athletes includes Olympic silver medallist in sailing, Annalise Murphy and two-time Olympic bronze medallist in boxing Paddy Barnes, as well as multiple

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THIRTEEN CANDIDATES TO CONTEST ELECTION TO OFI ATHLETES’ COMMISSION

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Voting set to close on Sunday 16 January An impressive list of thirteen candidates across ten sports have been nominated to run for election for the Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission. The recruitment process opened for the 2022-2024 term before Christmas and Olympians from any of the last four Olympic cycles, winter, or summer,

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OLYMPIANS INVITED TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR OFI ATHLETES’ COMMISSION 2021-2024

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Applications for membership to the 2021-2024 Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission are being sought. Olympians from any of the last four Olympic cycles, winter, or summer, can apply for a position on the commission, in the role that runs through to 2024. To be eligible for election, the successful candidates must complete THE FORM

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OFI Athletes’ Commission Feature in EOC Discussion on Best Practice for Athletes’ Commission

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Today the CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Peter Sherrard, presented the case study of the OFI Athletes’ Commission at a discussion on best practice at the EOC Seminar in Slovakia. Since the formation of the current OFI Athletes’ Commission in 2017, they have tackled items such as Clean Sport, Hate Speech and hosted

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International Athletes’ Forum ends with athletes expressing full support for Tokyo 2020

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Nearly 2,000 athletes’ commission members registered to participate virtually in the 10th International Athletes’ Forum, the largest-ever athlete representative event, which ran from 26 to 27 May. Athletes’ commission members from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), all summer and winter Olympic sports federations, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), all Organising

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Airbnb Launches Athlete Travel Grant Program – Sponsor Spotlight

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Worldwide Olympic sponsor Airbnb this week announced a program to provide economic support for elite athletes, Olympians and Olympic hopefuls, and Paralympians and Paralympic hopefuls. The Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant, supported by the IOC, will offer $2,000 in Airbnb promotional credit for use in training, qualification, and other travel accommodations to up to 500 athletes

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