Nanjing 2014
16th Aug 2014 – 28th Aug 2014
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The 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games were held in Nanjing, China, from 16-28 August 2014.
Ireland competed with 16 athletes across 7 sports. Team Ireland delivered a number of outstanding performances, returning home with three medals in the official medal table and an additional gold medal in a mixed-nationality equestrian team event. Boxer Ciara Ginty secured a silver medal in the Women's Lightweight division, while canoeist Robert Hendrick won silver in the Men's C1 Obstacle Slalom.
Boxer Michael Gallagher added a bronze medal in the Men's Heavyweight competition. Equestrian athlete Michael Duffy also won gold as part of a mixed European team in the Team Jumping event.
