Ciara Mageean finished second in her women's 1500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Youth Games in India on Tuesday morning.
The Portaferry girl, regarded as a medal hope, progressed to Wednesday's final in a time of 4:25.18, making her the second fastest qualifier.
Meanwhile Larne competitor Matthew Hall won a silver medal in the 50m Men's Rifle Prone shooting event on Tuesday.
Hall finished with 583 points, two behind England's James Huckle.
Matthew will be in action again in the Free Rifle 3x40 Prone event later in the Games.
In athletics, Carrickfergus lad Curtis Wood clocked a personal best of 48.05 to qualify for Wednesday's final.
Woods will also be in action in the 200m later in the championships.
Hannah Lewis jumped a pb in the long jump of 5.98m and qualified easily for the long jump finals.
Boxers Michael Conlon, Paul Hyland and Conor Coyle have all progressed to the last eight in their divisions and will fight for medals on Wednesday.
Northern Ireland field eventers Gaby McNally (hammer) and Edward Mourbey (pole vault) will both be in action on Wednesday.
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