P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:37 RTE 1/10 Fina Worlds rescheduled to July 01 Feb 2022 09:35 The World Swimming championships, scheduled to be held in Fukuoka, Japan in May, have been postponed to July next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the sport's global governing body has confirmed. The 19th edition of the championships, originally set to take place in 2021 but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and the delayed Tokyo Olympics, had been set to run from 13- 29 May. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:43 RTE 2/10 Fina Worlds rescheduled to July 01 Feb 2022 09:35 "Given the pandemic situation and the measures currently in place in Japan, FINA and key stakeholders of the Fukuoka 2022 Organising Committee have agreed to reschedule the 19th FINA world championships," FINA chief Husain Al-Musallam said. The 20th world championships in Doha, Qatar, will take place in January, 2024, FINA added. The event was originally scheduled for November, 2023. "These decisions have been taken in the best interests of everyone involved," Al-Musallam added. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:49 RTE 3/10 Fina Worlds rescheduled to July 01 Feb 2022 09:35 "FINA will continue to prioritise the welfare of competition participants and take decisions as early as possible given the circumstances, in order to provide a measure of certainty to aquatics athletes and those who support them." FINA said it was in constant dialogue with athletes and coaches on the international competition calendar due to the potential health impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:55 RTE 4/10 Tai undergoes amputation 19 Jan 2022 16:14 British Paralympic swimming champion Alice Tai has had her right leg amputated below the knee due to increased pain in her foot. The 22-year-old, who was born with bilateral talipes also known as clubfoot had been considering surgery for the past 10 years. Tai claimed gold and bronze medals on her Paralympic debut at Rio in 2016 but missed last year's rearranged Tokyo Games because of an elbow injury. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:42:01 RTE 5/10 Tai undergoes amputation 19 Jan 2022 16:14 "Firstly I d just like to say that I am healthy, happy and thriving so please don t panic," she posted in a lengthy statement on Twitter. "Over the last few years, the pain in my right foot has worsened. Both of my ankles are fused and arthritic but my right one has always been more troublesome and (comedically) non- functional. "The medical team who ve been involved since the surgery are incredibly optimistic about my recovery. As am I! SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:42:07 RTE 6/10 Tai undergoes amputation 19 Jan 2022 16:14 "I know a lot of people probably didn t see this coming; very few people knew. I wanted to make sure the surgery was successful before sharing." Hi guys! Just a little update ?? pic.twitter.com/mLQKplJAfm Tai spent five days in hospital before being discharged on Wednesday morning. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:13 RTE 7/10 Tai undergoes amputation 19 Jan 2022 16:14 After returning from the Rio Games, she truly announced herself on the world stage in 2019 when she won an incredible seven gold medals at the IPC World Para-swimming Championships in London. "I first asked my surgeons about the possibility of amputation in 2012," continued her statement. "There were no more corrective surgeries that could give me significant mobility improvements whilst reducing pain. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:19 RTE 8/10 Paralympics: Irish in action 27 Aug 2021 08:20 After a golden day for Ireland in the pool, Irish Paralympians are gearing up for Day 3 in Tokyo. Roisin Ni Riain finished a superb sixth in the SB13 backstroke 100m final and contends in the 400m Freestyle on Friday. In track cycling, Rachael Timothy competes in the Time-Trial final, while podium hopeful Ronan Grimes is underway in the Individual Pursuit at 03.14. SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:25 RTE 9/10 Paralympics: Irish in action 27 Aug 2021 08:20 Equestrian duo Michael Murphy and Kate Kerr Horan are in action, while Colin Judge, who received a walkover last night, contends in the last sixteen of the men's singles table tennis. By afternoon Irish time, matters have turned to the track and Greta Streimikyte sets away in the 1500m SWIMMING (All Irish Times) 11.34 - 400 Freestyle Final (S13) - Roisin Ni Riain CYCLING (Track) SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA
P425 AERTEL 1 425 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:31 RTE 10/10 Paralympics: Irish in action 27 Aug 2021 08:20 02.00 - C1-3 500m Time-Trial Final (C3) - Rachael Timothy 07.00 - C4-5 4000m Individual Pursuit Final (C4) - Ronan Grimes EQUESTRIAN 08.00 - Individual Test Final (Grade I) - Michael Murphy 11.14 - Individual Test Final (Grade III) - Kate Kerr Horan ARCHERY 01.00 - Women's Individual Compound Open - Kerrie Leonard SPORT HEADLINES P200 Next Rugby Soccer GAA