2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, running from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
Flogas is also an official sponsor of Paralympics Ireland and John Rooney, managing director, Flogas Ireland, said “We’re delighted and proud to be once again involved with Paralympics Ireland. Our sponsorship programme aims to make a positive difference by supporting our athletes who are competing at the highest levels of their sport.
We wish our Brand Ambassadors, Michael, Katie-George, Eve, Patrick,Niamh, and all of Team Ireland the very best for Tokyo 2020 and look forward to seeing them in action!”
Runner Michael McKillop is considered one of the greatest Paralympians of all time, representing Ireland at three Paralympic Games and winning four gold medals in the process. He said, ‘With only a short time to go until my 1500m final, I believe that I have what it takes to step back onto the podium again after missing out at the 2019 World Champs.”
Considered one of the finest Paralympian discus throwers in the world,Cork born Niamh McCarthy began competing in 2013, winning Olympic,European and World Championship medals along the way. Niamh said,” The road to Tokyo has taken a lot of hard work and determination but it is an exciting challenge that I’ll be giving my all to. “
Since the Paralympics Games began in 1960, Team Ireland athletes have a won a total of 226 medals; 66 gold, 66 silver and 91 bronze.
Flogas Ireland, a DCC Business, is a leading supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas and electricity on the island of Ireland, servicing a diverse range of sectors and applicationsincluding the industrial, commercial, domestic, catering, agricultural and automotive markets.