The draws have taken place for the World Junior Championships, being held in Yerevan, Armenia.
345 boxers are contesting the competition, of whom 11 are representing Team Ireland. Today’s draw has created the first Irish medalist of the tournament, in 63Kg Siofra Lawless of Four Kings BC. She will come home with at least a bronze medal.
Draws
Men’s and Women’s draws, in all weight categories, are available here:
Boxing2023 – IBA Junior World Boxing Championships Draw Sheets
Watch Live: Opening Ceremony
Day One
Three Team Ireland boxers are in action on Day One. 52Kg Christian Doyle contests against Surendrasingh Sahil Broad of India in Ring B’s Bout 5.
57Kg Patrick Kelly opens his tournament in Ring A’s Bout 8, against Mexico’s Edgar Cornejo Pinacho. In the same Ring, 6 bouts later, 63Kg John Donoghue Olympic contests against Amirmohamma Rostampour of Iran
Programme: Boxing2023 – IBA Junior World Boxing Championships Day1 Schedule
Day One, Ring A:
Day One, Ring B
Team Ireland
48Kg Lauren Crinnion, Fr Horgan’s
52Kg Grace Conway, Treadagh BC
54Kg Tegan Farrelly, Dunboyne BC
60Kg Robyn Wolverson, Docklands BC
63Kg Siofra Lawless, Four Kings BC
70Kg Mary McDonagh, Sliabh Luachra BC
48Kg Aaron Keogh, Drimnagh BC
52Kg Christian Doyle, Team Doyle BC
57Kg Patrick Kelly, Kilmyshall BC
63Kg John Donoghue Olympic, Mullingar BC
70Kg Alex Noonan Carmody, Riverstown BC
Team Manager
Anna Moore
Coaches
Brian Barry
Garry Kehoe
Amanda Spencer