We received the correspondence below today. If you are interested in getting involved please contact colin@ika.ie. Dear WTGF, I’m María Jesús Martínez, Team Manager and only athlete that represented for the first time Andorra at The World Transplant Games in Newcastle 2019. In recent days ATIDA, The Transplant & Donors Association of Andorra began to …
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General news and photos from Games week
Interested in Transplant Soccer at the World Transplant Games?
A message from the WTGF President, Chris Thomas; The World Transplant Football Commission, in partnership with World Transplant Games Federation, is pleased to announce that we will be holding two “Fit for Life!” exhibition football matches as part of the opening day celebrations of the World Transplant Games in Malaga, Spain. Transplant athletes and living …
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Exciting WTGF Announcement… #FitForLife
To celebrate the launch of our Fit for Life! Global Initiative, the WTGF, supported by Astellas, will be giving our first 12 ambassadors the opportunity to be recognized during a celebration of the gift of life at an international rugby test match between the World-champion New Zealand All Blacks and the Irish Rugby Football Union at Chicago's iconic Soldier Field...
The start lists have been posted #ETDSC2016
You can check out the starting lists for all the sports via the link below: http://www.vantaa2016.fi/en/games/etdsc/sports.
Petanque update #ETDSC2016
Petanque will be played on Tuesday July 12th with Singles in the morning and doubles in the afternoon.
‘TRANSPLANT WORLD’ – Magazine of the WTGF
The latest issue of 'Transplant World', the magazine of the World Transplant Games Federation, is now available to read by clicking on the image below. If you would like to receive a printed copy by post please email colin@ika.ie (we have limited copies available).
A joyous homecoming….
Transplant Team Ireland arrived back home yesterday after an extremely successful performance at the 8th European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships in Krakow, Poland. Click on the image below to read more about our experiences.
Team Ireland’s Outstanding Performance Continues on Day Two in Krakow
18th August 2014 By Sarah MayTeam Ireland continued their winning streak today at the 8th European Transplant & Dialysis Championships, securing a total of two silver medals and seven bronze medals. Spirits are high amongst the Team and everyone is thoroughly enjoying their Games experience in Krakow.Team Ireland is comprised of 34 athletes including 25 men …
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Fantastic start for Transplant Team Ireland on first day of events in Krakow
On their first day at the the 8th European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Krakow, Transplant Team Ireland has fared exceptionally well securing 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 6 Bronze in the Mini-marathon and Petanque events.Veteran to the Games Charlie Ryan from Cobh came first in the 60-69 year age category in the Petanque event. Charlie, …
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PRESS RELEASE 17TH August, 2014 MESSAGES OF SUPPORT ROLL IN AS ‘INSPIRATIONAL’ TRANSPLANT & DIALYSIS ATHLETES DEPART FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KRAKOW Messages of support have been pouring in from sporting personalities, diplomatic and political quarters as well as from members of the general public for the 34 inspirational men and women …
