Bernard O'Byrne is Shooting for the Olympic hoops

Basketball Ireland boss O’Byrne on why he can become Olympic Council of Ireland president

Bernard O’Byrne: ‘If I need to have a row with somebody, I’ll have a row and move on’’ Picture: Feargal Ward

Basketball Ireland chief executive Bernard O’Byrne is confident he can win the presidency of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) on a reform ticket next month.

O’Byrne, a former head of the FAI, told The Sunday Business Post he was an underdog, but believes he can win the vote on February 9.

“It’s a challenge. I don’t see myself as a favourite. I am an outsider, but I will get around and talk ...