James Gradwell Re-Elected as Paralympics Ireland President
June 21, 2013
Paralympics Ireland have re-elected James Gradwell as President for a second four-year term.
Gradwell, pills who headed the organisation for its most successful period of growth, which included the London 2012 Paralympic Games, was delighted with his reappointment by the delegates of the 20 member sports at Irish Sport’s headquarters.
Addressing the members, Gradell stated: “I’m honoured to be re-elected to head this wonderful organisation and am committed to supporting our members and staff drive on from the success of London and sustain our place amongst the leading nations in world para-sport.”
Liam Moggan and John Fulham were also re-elected to as Vice Presidents. Former Triathlon Ireland President Mark Risely was elected as Finance Officer, further enhancing cooperation with one of Paralympics Ireland’s newest member in advance of triathlons debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
The new Board also includes Honorary Life member Anne Ebbs, founder of the Paralympic Movement in Ireland, and will have further additions independent member and the Chair of the Athletes Commission.
The elections took place following a special open evening to officially open Paralympics Ireland’s new permanent home at Irish Sport headquarters at the National Sports Campus in Dublin.