They are Jim Walsh (boxing), Hans Bijnen (canoe– slalom Manager Designate/Coach) and Keith Bewley (swimming).
They join the previously announced: Patsy McGonagle (athletics), Donal O’Halloran (badminton), Frank Campbell (cycling), Nuala McGarrity (fencing), Michael O’Callaghan (rowing), James O’Callaghan (sailing) and Kevin Kilty (shooting) on the short list of managers for the Beijing Games.
Further managers may yet to be announced in the coming weeks for the sports of equestrian, hockey, taekwondo and triathlon.
The managers announced today (officially called team managers designate) will join the Olympic team for Beijing if and when their sports have athletes qualified and/or selected for the Games.
