The Olympic Council of Ireland’s operational planning with National Federations is ongoing to ensure the best possible preparation and guidance for Team Ireland athletes and performance support staff. The updated guidance reaffirms the facts about Zika and focuses on mosquito bite prevention strategies which are key.
The Olympic Council of Ireland has no higher priority than the safety and health of its athletes and delegation and based on the information currently available plans for Team Ireland’s participation in Rio 2016 continue.
The OCI will continue to monitor the situation over the coming months, staying in close contact with Rio 2016, the International Olympic Committee, World Health Organisation, Centers for Disease Control and with Irish Government’s Departments to ensure we continue to proactively offer the latest and best possible advice.
