Youth Olympic Games – Nanjing, China, 16-28 August, 2014
Ireland’s Kevin Le Blanc had another excellent round at the Nanjing 2014 Boys singles golf competition. Le Blanc carded 4 birdies and 3 bogeys for a one under par round of 71, leaving him on Level Par for the tournament. He has moved up to 13th place overall with one round remaining. The tournament leader is […]
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The second edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games will take place from 16 to 28 August in Nanjing, China. You don’t have to be in Nanjing to catch all the action, however, as live and on-demand footage of the 3,800 young athletes participating in the Games can be viewed in a variety of ways.
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Ireland’s Kevin Le Blanc with an eventful +1 over par 73 lies in joint 19th of 32 starters at the Nanjing Golf Tournament. Le Blanc was out in 37 (+1) with 4 bogeys and three birdies and back in 36 (level) 2 bogeys and 2 birdies. Sweden’s Marcus Kinhult and Coletta Brett fired 66’s for -6 under par totals and
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Ireland’s Olivia Mehaffey produced an excellent opening round of 73 (+1) in the Nanjing women’s singles golf tournament this morning. She is in joint 11th of 32 who have qualified for the event and just 4 shots off the lead . Mehaffey was out in +3 (39) with bogeys at the holes 1, 8 and 9,
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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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