The Dwarf Sports Association Ireland, (DSAI), is a sporting organisation established in 2012 with the aim of encouraging people with restricted growth conditions to participate in sports at a level suited to their ability.
As there is a lack of sports opportunity for short statured people, the DSAI hopes to provide an environment which rewards dwarf athletes by taking their ambitions seriously and through their training and dedication, giving them a realistic opportunity to succeed.
From the 4th-12th of August 2017, nine athletes from Team Ireland competed in the 7th World Dwarf Games at the University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Team Ireland brought home 17 medals in various sports, including javelin, discus, swimming, power lifting, archery and table tennis.
This is the largest sporting event in history exclusively for athletes with dwarfism. The prestigious and unique event incorporated many different sports and gave opportunity for both recreational and elite athletes from around the world to participate in a week of competition and camaraderie.
On Saturday 13th of April 2024, we will be holding the 8th annual DSAI Sports Day at the Irish Deaf Village, Inspire Fitness, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7.
In the summer of 2023 had 14 Irish Athletes competed in the 8th World Dwarf Games in Cologne, Germany. The games were held from the 28th of July to the 6th of August 2023 at the German Sports University in Cologne. Team Ireland brought home 18 medals from the games with medals won in powerlifting, badminton, archery, swimming and track & field. We are very proud of our team efforts and achievements at the games which we believe the future is bright and prosperous for our members.
You can contact us through our email address for any further queries: dsaireland@gmail.com