Celebrating a Game-Changing Boost for Powerchair Football in Ireland
The launch at the National Sports Campus was attended by Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan and FAI CEO David Courell, underlining strong leadership support for disability inclusion in sport. Funded by the UEFA Children’s Foundation and Lord’s Taverners Ireland / RevUp, in partnership with the FAI
MDI Members Receive Power Soccer Wheelchairs in Milestone Event
We are thrilled to share the highlights of a special event held at MDI Head Office on Wednesday, 5th February, where three of our members were presented with power soccer wheelchairs to support their participation in Powerchair Football. This initiative is a major step in ensuring that our members have access to the equipment they need to thrive in the sport.
Powerchair Football Inclusion Project
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI), with the support of Lord Taverners Ireland and The Association of Irish Powerchair Football (AIPF), is delighted to offer three adapted powerchairs to individuals interested in participating in Powerchair Football. Powerchair Football is an action-packed team sport that combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair. This sport is inclusive, allowing male and female participants to compete together.