Ireland at the 2015 European Games
Ireland competed at the 2015 European Games, in Baku, Azerbaijan from 12 to 28 June 2015.[1]
Ireland at the 2015 European Games | |
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IOC code | IRL |
NOC | Olympic Federation of Ireland |
Website | olympics |
in Baku, Azerbaijan 12 – 28 June 2015 | |
Competitors | 62 in 15 sports |
Flag bearer | Katie Taylor |
Medals Ranked 25th |
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European Games appearances (overview) | |
Boxer Brendan Irvine guaranteed Ireland its first ever European Games medal on 22 June by winning his quarterfinal in the men's 49 kg boxing event, thus ensuring at worst a bronze medal.
Medal summary
ArcheryIreland qualified two archers for the 2015 Games; as a result, Ireland was also eligible to field a team in the mixed pairs competition.
BadmintonIreland qualified an entrant in each of the five events, including the top seeds in men's singles and mixed doubles, and the sixth seed in women's singles.
Basketball (3x3)Ireland have qualified a women's team of four for the 3x3 Basketball competition because of results at the 2014 European 3x3 Championships.
BoxingIreland has qualified boxers for the following events.
Canoeing
Cycling
DivingIreland sent one diver to the games.
GymnasticsArtistic
JudoKarate
Shooting
Ireland secured one quota in the shotgun events based on the European rankings on 31 December 2014.
Swimming
TaekwondoBased on the WTF rankings as at 31 March 2015,Ireland secured one quota for the Games.
TriathlonIreland had three quota places in the Triathlon events. Aileen Reid gained the best result, 6th, in the women's race.
Wrestling
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