Olympic Games

Breakdancer, 40, on cusp of fulfilling Olympic dream

At age 40, Japanese competitive breakdancer Ayumi Fukushima has been busting moves for longer than s...

Hugo Keenan set for Olympic Sevens switch with Ireland

Hugo Keenan is set to miss Ireland's upcoming tour of South Africa, with the Leinster full-back to j...

Hugo Keenan included in Ireland Sevens squad with Olympic Games in mind

Hugo Keenan has been included in the Ireland Sevens squad for this weekend's season-ending tournamen...

The silver secret -John Treacy won an Olympic medal in his first ever marathon at Los Angeles 1984

Have you heard the one about the Irishman who won an Olympic silver medal in his first ever marathon...

Coyle, O'Connor and Sweetman nominated for Olympics

Horse Sport Ireland have nominated Daniel Coyle, Cian O'Connor and Shane Sweetnam to represent Irela...

Eve McMahon is not being held back by realists as sailors are announced for Olympic Games

"I have a huge amount of experience even though I'm quite young. I have a huge amount to learn still...

Ireland's boxing contingent confirmed for Paris Games

The 10 boxers who will compete for Ireland at the Paris Games have been confirmed, with Tokyo medall...

Mona McSharry enjoying all the moments on the road to Paris

McSharry competing in the 100m breaststroke final in Tokyo

Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team, says sport official

Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the...

County crests accompany Team Ireland's Olympic couture

Two hundred and six countries will be represented by athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paris O...

Taoiseach arrives in Paris to meet Team Ireland

The Taoiseach has arrived at the Olympic village in Paris, where is meeting with members of Team Ire...

Crowds cheer as Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch for Paris 2024 Games

Snoop Dogg sent the Saint-Denis crowds wild as he added a drizzle of celebrity "shizzle" to the fina...