Interview - Naglis Montvilas: FIPFA Powerchair Soccer Team and MDI Member

Naglis Montvilas

The FIPFA World Cup will take place in Sydney, Australia from 15 to 21 October 2023. It’s an international Powerchair Football competition contested by members of the Fédération Internationale de Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA), the sport’s global governing body. MDI are proud to support the Ireland FIPFA powerchair soccer team and made a contribution of €12,000 in October 2022 towards the delegation’s fees for the FIPFA World Cup. With Six of the Ireland squad being MDI Members we recently sat down for a chat with some of them ahead of the big tournament.   

Where are you from?  
I'm from balbriggan, Co. Dublin

How long have you been a member of the Irish Powerchair Soccer Team?  
Since 2017

Is there a coach or athlete that you look up to as a role model and why?  
My dad has coached me for the longest time and helped me achieve what I have, I would have to say he's my role model.

Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of sports?  
I'm interested in all of technology as I'm studying computing, I like to play games, go out with friends, travel, and watch F1.

Are you looking forward to the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup in Sydney, Australia this October?  
Absolutely, can't wait to play and try to make the country proud.

How can people support the Irish Powerchair Soccer Team?  

People can support me through this GoFundMe page

People can support the team through this GoFundMe page