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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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Team Ireland Set for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026

Team Ireland is preparing for an exciting milestone on the Olympic pathway as we look ahead to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026. This is the first Olympic event ever to be hosted on the African continent. The Games take place from 31 October to 13 November 2026, bringing together the world’s best young athletes

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TOP THIRTY FOR JULIA DEAKINS IN THE GIANT SLALOM AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL

Alpine Skier impresses in opening event at EYOF in Bakuriani   On the second day of action for Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Bakuriani, Georgia, Alpine Skier Julia Deakins made an impressive start to her campaign, finishing 28th in the Girls Giant Slalom. Ireland's sole competitor of the day delivered

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1000 days until first Olympic event in Africa – Youth Olympics Dakar 2026

1,000 days to go to the first Olympic event in Africa: the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are coming  “We cannot wait for the moment to enjoy the first Olympic event on African soil, an event for Africa, with Africa, that will welcome the youth of the world in Senegal,” the IOC President, Thomas Bach,

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Irish first with Thomas Dooley competing in Dual Moguls

WINTER YOUTH OLYMPICS – FINAL DAY OF TEAM IRELAND ACTION Irish first as Thomas Dooley competes in Dual Moguls Representing Team Ireland in Dual Moguls, Thomas Dooley was the final athlete in action at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, finishing eighteenth overall in the Freestyle Skiing event.  This closed out the Irish participation

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Finlay Wilson – in conversation with Team Ireland’s young Alpine Skier

Sixteen-year-old Finlay Wilson had a brilliant Winter Youth Olympic Games, with personal best performances throughout the Alpine Skiing competition. We caught up with the France based skier, who has strong Cookstown links. Describe your Youth Olympic experience here in Gangwon. These Winter Youth Olympic Games here in Korea have been great, a really fun experience.

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