O’Donnell shortlisted for Independent.ie Young Sportstar of the Year award.

European Junior Champion, Tadgh O’Donnell, has been shortlisted for the Independent.ie Young Sportstar of the Year award.

The 66kg Four Kings, BC, boxer, claimed gold in Italy following a battle against Poland’s Pawel Fabian Urbanksk. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27

Tadgh is nominated alongside other young athletes, from athletics, racing, football rugby and soccer.

The winner will be decided by public vote – and you can vote for Tadgh here

Young Sportstar of the year nominations

Israel Olatunde (athletics)

Rhasidat Adeleke (athletics)

James Culhane (rugby)

Emma Duggan (football)

Jessie Stapleton (soccer)

Tadhg O’Donnell (boxing)

Dylan Browne McMonagle (racing)