Nuzman sentenced to 30 years for Rio 2016 corruption Former Rio 2016 and Brazilian Olympic Committee President Carlos Arthur Nuzman has been sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in jail for buying votes … Athletics • 26 Nov 21
Conlan defeat among 11 'suspicious' Rio 2016 fights An independent investigation into the Olympic boxing competition at Rio 2016 has determined that an informal bout manipulation system existed, with Michael Conlan's match against … Boxing • 30 Sep 21
Harbison looking forward to HPX Conference Liam Harbison, the Director of Sport Ireland Institute, is looking forward to the HPX Conference which is set to take place at the National Sports … Other sport • 02 Oct 17
Cost of OCI report into Rio scandal €1.5m and rising Olympic Council of Ireland President Sarah Keane has revealed that the cost of the organisation's report into the Rio ticketing scandal was €1.5m and rising, … Other sport • 23 Jun 17
Harte felt athletes were treated as 'a nuisance' in Rio Ireland international hockey goalkeeper David Harte says he was motivated to join the Olympic Council of Ireland's new Athlete Commission by his experience at the … Hockey • 14 Jun 17
Conlan's controversial conqueror set for Dublin bout Vladimir Nikitin, who controversially beat Michael Conlan at the Rio Games, has been named in Russia's squad for an Elite International Round Robin meeting with … Boxing • 11 Apr 17
Rio 2016 Olympic triathlete Bryan Keane retires Rio Olympian Bryan Keane has retired from international triathlon competition. The 36-year-old represented Ireland at his first Games in Brazil last year, finishing 40th. Olympics • 15 Mar 17
Thomas Barr happy to leave coaches exasperated Snowboarding, festival-going and drift car racing - these are all things that Thomas Barr likes to do to relax. And they're also the things that … Athletics • 08 Feb 17
AIBA: 'Unwelcome axis of influence' in Rio "Unprofessional relationships" within AIBA created an atmosphere of collusion between senior management and judges that undermined the boxing body at last year's Olympics, the governing … Boxing • 14 Mar 17
McIlroy reveals the real reason for Rio withdrawal Rory McIlroy says he pulled out of the Rio Olympics last year because he feels no connection to either the Irish or British flag. Speaking … Golf • 08 Jan 17
Conlan refuses to co-operate as AIBA seek sanction Michael Conlan has continued his dispute with amateur boxing's world governing body after it emerged the AIBA has requested the Irish boxer be sanctioned over … Boxing • 17 Nov 16
Evans: I've no memory of ripping my shirt off After 13 tough years, often struggling unsuccessfully against the tide, the highs of Rio felt like sweet justification for Scott Evans. Other sport • 04 Dec 16
EOC acting president wants compassion for Hickey Acting president of the European Olympic Committee Janez Kocijancic has called on authorities in Brazil to treat former EOC and Olympic Council of Ireland president … Olympics • 15 Nov 16
WADA president defends reputation of Rio 2016 World Anti-doping Agency president Craig Reedie claims the integrity of the Rio Olympics was not undermined despite some "regrettable" flaws in the athlete testing process. Olympics • 28 Oct 16
John Delaney: I had nothing to do with Rio tickets FAI chief executive John Delaney has issued a statement insisting he had "no knowledge of or involvement in anything to do with tickets for the … Soccer • 23 Sep 16
Paralympic boss fears funding may hit Irish hopes Paralympics Ireland chief executive Liam Harbison has hailed the "phenomenal achievements" of Team Ireland in Rio, but warned future successes could be scarce if investment … Paralympics • 19 Sep 16
Monahan 16th in Rio marathon in gruelling heat Ireland's Patrick Monahan finished in 16th place in the T54 men's marathon at the Paralympic Games in Rio. Paralympics • 18 Sep 16
As it happened: Paralympics Day 11 Patrick Monahan was the only Irish Paralympian in action on the final day of the 2016 Rio Games. See how he fared at the grueling … Paralympics • 18 Sep 16
Irish trio finish 14th in Sonar medal race John Twomey, Austin O'Carroll and Ian Costelloe finished 14th in the Sonar medal race to sign off from the Rio Paralympic Games in 13th overall. Paralympics • 17 Sep 16
Scully records PB to sneak into freestyle final Ireland's James Scully qualified for his second Paralympic swimming final with a lifetime's best performance in the heats of the 100metres freestyle. Paralympics • 17 Sep 16
As it Happened: Paralympics Day 10 The penultimate day's action saw Ireland add more medals to their Games' tally. Paralympics • 18 Sep 16
Irish sailors drop to 13th after 10 races Ireland's Sonar trio of John Twomey, Austin O'Carroll and Ian Costelloe are in 13th position after 10 races following a pair of 12th place finishes … Paralympics • 16 Sep 16
Irish in Action: Paralympics Day 10 A number of athletes will be hoping that they can add to Ireland's medal haul on the penultimate day of the Paralympics Headlines • 17 Sep 16
Keane finishes eighth in third Paralympic final Ellen Keane rounded off her Paralympic campaign by finishing eighth in the final of the 100m backstroke. Paralympics • 16 Sep 16
As it happened: Paralympics Day 9 Eoghan Clifford just misses out on a medal the Cycling Road Race, while swimmer Ellen Keane finished eight in her third Paralympic final Paralympics • 16 Sep 16
