Chris Cargo Joins Wall of Fame in Ards and North Down Borough Council

Chris Cargo, a highly accomplished hockey player, has been inducted into the Wall of Fame in the Ards and North Down Borough Council as part of the Ards and North Down Sports Forum. Cargo, with 195 caps, has achieved significant success in his career, including Premier League titles in England with Reading and Hampstead & Westminster clubs, as well as a Belgian Honour Division runner-up with Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles. His contributions to Irish hockey have also been notable, helping secure a European Championship bronze in 2015 and participating in the 2018 World Cup in India, along with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Cargo, a former Ireland captain with 195 caps, has been inducted into the Wall of Fame in the Ards and North Down Borough Council.
  • Cargo's career highlights include Premier League titles in England and a Belgian Honour Division runner-up.
  • He has also contributed significantly to Irish hockey, helping secure a European Championship bronze and participating in several international competitions.
  • The Ards and North Down Sports Forum, a voluntary organization, supports the development of local sports clubs and awards the Wall of Fame.
  • The Forum provides grants to local organizations and athletes, contributing to sports development in the area.
  • Cargo started his career at Bangor Grammar and is a past captain of the Ireland hockey team, ranking eighth on the all-time cap list.

Statistics:

  • 195: Chris Cargo's number of caps for Ireland.
  • 8th: Cargo's ranking on the all-time cap list for Ireland.
  • 2015: The year Ireland secured a European Championship bronze with Cargo's contribution.
  • 2018: The year Cargo participated in the World Cup in India.
  • 2016: The year of the Rio Olympics, where Cargo was a participant.
  • 120: The maximum number of nominations considered by the Ards and North Down Sports Forum judges for the Wall of Fame award.

Sources:

  • Ards and North Down Borough Council
  • Ards and North Down Sports Forum
  • Ards and North Down Sports Forum: Supporting Local Sports Development