World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has announced Belfast Lough's Chris Lindsay as an International Judge and Umpire for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition.
Lindsay, who also officiated at Tokyo 2020, is the only Irish appointment in an announcement that sees a 50-50 gender split in key positions.
The names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the 59 International Technical Officials from 33 nations are spread across the Technical Delegates, Race Management Team, International Jury, Technical Committee, Event Disciplinary Investigating Officer and Chief Medical Officer.
Ricardo Navarro from Brazil and World Sailing’s Alexandra Rickham will lead the International Race Official team as Technical Delegates to ensure a fair competition and level playing field for the 330 athletes racing across the ten Olympic Events.
Spain’s Ana Sanchez Del Campo will chair the International Jury, with Estonia's Andrus Poksi as Vice Chair. They will make up a 26-person International Jury who will ensure the Racing Rules of Sailing are properly applied to ensure fair competition.
Full list of appointments here