Eimear Lambe will compete in the Single skull “B final” after finishing 6th in her semi final this morning. The top three in each semi progressed to the final, and the remaining 3 in each semi will now contest the B final. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fubn7aYIY-8 view Eimear Lambe 2:04:57 in from the start of the highlights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLDFjfCuoVE Rowing only highlights […]
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Nanjing 2014 served up an impressive curtain-raiser. Nearly all of the performers were students from universities around China. Designed to appeal to young people and capture the youthful vitality and spirit of the YOG, the ceremony embraced the concept of the ‘sound and light’ show with an imaginative blend of colour, music and physical performance.
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More details of Irish performances to date information can be found on the 2014 Nanjing website http://result.nanjing2014.org/IRS/ENG/ZZ/ZZS102A_YO2014@@@@@@@@@ENG_country=IRL.htm Our Team schedule: Please click here for the Schedule of Team Ireland Below is the list of athletes participating: Adam King Athletics Roseanna McGuckian Athletics Louise Shanahan Athletics Eoin Sheridan Athletics Michaela Walsh Athletics Christina Desmond Boxing Michael Gallagher Boxing Ciara
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Congratulations to Eimear Lambe qualified through the repechage to make the semi final of the women’s single skulls – to be held 19th August at 10:40 (Nanjing). The line up for the semi final can be viewed here: http://result.nanjing2014.org/IRS/ENG/RO/ROR173A_YO2014ROW012201ENG.htm The swimming events started at the World Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China with Laoise Fleming
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The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are essentially about competing, learning and celebrating. Within the YOG concept, the Nanjing 2014 Culture and Education Programme (CEP) has been designed as a unique and impactful experience to inspire young participants. A rich and diverse choice of activities provides life-skills to athletes and other young participants, enabling them to
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Canoeist Robert Hendrick has been chosen to be Team Ireland flag bearer for tomorrow’s 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (16th August) . Hendrick admitted “I never expected it at all because there are so many great young athletes here so it was a great surprise and I feel very honoured and privileged – it just feels great”
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The Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Village (YOV) officially opened its doors today! Set to house 3800 athletes, along with team coaches and officials, the YOV is the heart of the Games and a place where athletes can relax, make new friends from around the world and the place they will call home for the duration
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The majority of Team Ireland will depart tomorrow for their final preparations ahead of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. They will travel to a 6 day training camp in Hong Kong Institute of Sport with top of the range facilities available to the athletes. They will then fly directly to Nanjing. The sports
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OCI President Pat Hickey welcomed Chef de Mission Martin Burke and Team Ireland to a Nanjing 2014 Team Day in Howth Yacht Club. Presentations and interactive sessions on all aspects of preparations for Nanjing were discussed in detail with athletes , support personnel, and parents in preparation for Nanjing 2014. Ireland’s star performer at the Sochi Games, 17 year
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Leah Ewart will be Team Ireland’s Young Ambassador for the Nanjing 2014 World Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Recently our Chef de Mission – Martin Burke visited Nanjing for the Chef de Mission Seminar in advance of the YOG Games which will take place 16 – 28 August 2014. Leah Ewart also travelled to Nanjing as Team Ireland’s Young Ambassador
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Team Ireland preparations for Nanjing 2014 under the leadership of Chef de Mission Martin Burke are well advanced. The newly refurbished Hong Kong National Sports Institute , Hong Kong Golf Club, and the Beas River Equestrian Centre will be used to help athletes and support staff prepare for Nanjing in the best possible locations. Qualification
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The first Winter Youth Olympic Games, Innsbruck 2012, was a huge chapter in the lives of many of its participants, whether athletes, young ambassadors, volunteers or budding reporters. Together they made the Games spectacular and each of them had an unforgettable experience. But the story didn’t end there; the IOC have been tracking the progress
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