27th February 2017
The Irish para powerlifting team are in Dubai this week to begin their international competitive season at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup. The team comprises of a mix of new and experienced athletes. All athletes will be aiming to secure pb’s as they gear towards the World Championships in Mexico later in the year.
A live stream is available on the official website www.worldparapowerlifting.org and you can follow the action on the following days and times (Irish times);
Nicola Dore, 55kg, Tuesday 28th @ 09.30am.
Jack Colbert, 72kg, Wednesday 1st @06.30am.
Chris O Connor, 88kg, Thursday 2nd @06.30am.
Britney Arendse, 73kg, Thursday 2nd @ 09.30am.
The team is led by head coach Ken Hurley and assistant coach Roy Guerin.