Team Ireland announced for World Para Swimming European Championships

The Irish team that will compete at the World Para Swimming Open Championships was announced today. The five-person team will compete from 16-22 May at the Penteada Olympic Pool Complex in Funchal, Madeira. This event will serve as a key opportunity for some athletes to hit Minimum Qualification Standard times (MQS) for Tokyo 2020, while […]

One year to go until the Para Swimming European Championships, Dublin 2018

First time a major Para Sport Championships will be held in Ireland Sunday (13 August) officially marked one year to go until the start of the World Para Swimming European Championships, which will take place at Dublin’s National Aquatic Centre.  This key milestone comes just a month after Paralympics Ireland together with its event partners; […]

Mexico City to host 2017 IPC World Swimming and Powerlifting Championships

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today announced that Mexico City will jointly host the IPC Swimming and IPC Powerlifting World Championships in 2017. Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries are expected to compete at the Francisco Marquez Olympic Swimming Pool, whilst more than 360 powerlifters from 65 countries will gather in the […]