IRELAND FINISH IN 10TH SPOT IN MEDALS TABLE AT WORLD UNIVERSITY C’SHIPS

Christina Desmond

Christina Desmond.

The Irish Athletic Third-Level Boxing Association (IATBA) finished in 10th position in the medals table at the World University Championships in Thailand.

Christina Desmond and Kenny Okungbowa claimed two bronze medals at the tournament, marking the first time that Irish boxers have occupied podium positions at this level.

 

Kenny Okungbowa

Kenny Okungbowa

Desmond, Okungbowa, Ceire Smith, Gary McKenna and Conor Wallace represented the IATBA in south east Asia.
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The Irish squad are due to arrive home at 10.10am via Dublin Airport on Monday morning (Terminal 2). The host country topped the medals tables at the 7th edition of the World University Championships which concluded today.