Ireland have wracked-up 18 wins at the European Junior Championships in Sarajevo, a third of them on today’s Day Three.

48kg Michael O’Reilly has a a quick turn-around from Monday’s win, and was back between the ropes in Bout 9 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session, against Turkey’s Ozer Egeberk. He’s booked his place in the quarter finals following a UD – 29:27; 29:28; 30:25; 30:26. In Bout 15 of the same ring and session, 57kg Joseph Mihai took on Russia’s Pavel Kondrashov in his Last 16 contest. Despite a brave performance, it wasn’t to be for Joseph, following a 5-0 decision in favour of his opponent – Judges scored the bout 26:30; 26:30; 26:30; 26:30; 26:30.

50kg Kalib Walsh made a statement tournament debut against Poland’s Adrian Drewnowski, with a resounding 5-0 victory, and progression to the quarter finals. Judges scored the bout 27:30; 27:30; 28:29; 27:30; 27:30. In Bout 16 of the same ring and session, 60kg Desmond Sweeney boxed Russia’s Maksin Sobolev, which was waved off by the referee within the first round, in favour of the Russian boxer.

In Ring A’s Evening Session, 52kg Eddie Corcoran met England’s Lewis Coston. Eddie, making his tournament debut, has won through to the quarter finals, with a 5-0 win (29:28; 29:28; 29:28; 29:28; 29:28) 63kg Edward Harty returned for his second bout of the tournament, against Azerbaijan’s Kanan Aslanli. Edward was the winner on a 4-1, and progresses through to the quarter finals on a scoreline of 29:28; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29.

In Bout 8 of Ring B’s Evening Session, 54kg Jason Donoghue is back in action. He contests against Russia’s Maksim Chaplygin. 66kg John Donoghue, meanwhile, takes on Azerbaijan’sAdil Zalov in Bout 15.

370 boxers are contesting the championships. 28 federations, in all, are competing at the tournament: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, England, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.

IABA last contested this tournament in 2022 and returned with a massive haul of ten medals: 2 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Ava Henry (Docklands) and Tadhg O’Donnell (Four Kings) claimed gold; silvers were won by Grace Conway Dowling (Tredagh), Niamh Keogh (Olympic L), Mary McDonagh (Sliabh Luachra) and Jamie Collins (Drimnagh). Bronze medalists were Alfie Jordan (Olympic L), John Harty (Portlaoise), Cillian Reilly Lennon (Jobstown) and Sophie Curley Gray (Dealgan).

Day Four

9 Ireland boxers are contesting on Wednesday, which is women’s quarter finals day.

50kg Paige Nickels returns for her second bout of the tournament, at quarter finals stage. She boxes for a podium place against Turkey’s Kubra Cicek in Bout 3 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session.

In Bout 4 of Ring B’s Afternoon Session, 48kg Isabel Nolan is also contesting for hardware in her quarter final. She meets Russia’s Kseniia Vishnevskaia. 57kg Kayleigh Byrne is back in action in Bout 10 of the same ring and session. She’ll box her quarter final against home boxer Asija Turkovic.

In Bout 3 of Ring A’s Evening Session, 46kg Abby Molloy will box for a semi-final place against England’s Lily Bassett. 66kg Cassie Henderson makes her tournament debut in Bout 7 of the same ring against Laura Wanda Szydlowska of Poland. 3 bouts later 75kg Carly Norris contests her first bout of the championships against Russia’s Daria Antipova.

Also making her first appearance of the tournament, in Bout 3 of Ring B’s Evening Session is 63kg Kaysie Joyce. She’ll box Croatia’s Agata Stajcer. Four bout later, 70kg Chloe Poleon meets Sara Scorrano of Italy. In Bout 9, 80kg Alanna Kenny takes on Anna Buzuleva

Programme

Watch

Afternoon Sessions begin at 1pm, Irish time, and Evening Sessions begin at 4.30pm.

Ring A

Ring B

Team

46kg Abby Molloy, Sacred Heart, Dublin

48kg Isabel Nolan, Santry

50kg Paige Nickles, Banbridge

52kg Mary Ann Furlong, Na Fianna

54kg Molly Doyle, Templemore

57kg Kayleigh Byrne, Gorey

60kg Sarah McTiernan, Drumsna

63kg Kaysie Joyce, Clonmel

66kg Cassie Henderson, Phoenix

70kg Chloe Poleon, Dunboyne

75kg Carly Norris, Santry

80kg Alanna Kenny, Clonmel

46kg Oliver Plachta, St Francis

48kg Michael O’Reilly, St Paul’s, Waterford

50kg Kalib Walsh, Wexford

52kg Eddie Corcoran, Olympic L

54kg Jason Donoghue, Olympic L

57kg Joseph Mihai, Crumlin

60kg Desmond Sweeney, Olympic C

63kg Edward Harty, Portlaoise

66kg John Donoghue, Olympic L

70kg Cathal Myers, Sligo City

75kg William Heaphy, Golden Gloves M

80kg John Mongans, Rathkeale

81+kg Johnny McGinley, Gateway

Team Manager: Peter O’Donnell

Team Manager: Karen Robins

Coach: Brian Barry

Coach: Paul Simpson

Coach: Alan Donnellan

R&J: Barry Tucker.

Draws are available here

Day One results are available here

Day Two results are available here

Session 9A results

Session 10B results

Session 11A results

Session 12B results

48kg Michael O’Reilly, St Paul’s, Waterford openned his campaign, against Rubin Clarkson of Scotland, and progresses to the Last 16, following a 5-0 decision. Judges scored the bout 30:27; 30:27; 29:28; 30:27; 30:27.

54kg Jason Donoghue, Olympic L, was between the ropes against Georgia’s Giorgi Kilasonia – his win was as decisive as his team-mate, a UD on a scoreline of 27:30; 28:29; 28:29; 27:30; 28:29.

In Ring B’s Bout 2, 46kg Oliver Plachta, St Francis, also faced Georgian opposition, in Danieli Ogli Ramiz. The Limerick boxer progresses further by virtue of a 3-0 decision. Judges scored the bout 29:27; 29:27; 28:28; 29:27; 28:28.

60kg Desmond Sweeney, Olympic C debuted Bout 10, against Scotland’s Oscar Steele. Desmond won through to the Last 16 with a 3-2 split decision win -29:28; 28:29; 27:30; 29:28; 29: 28. In the subsequent bout, 81+kg Johnny McGinley, Gateway took on Bogdan Kajetan Bajzert of Poland. His bout ended with an second round RSCI, following an injury sustained by the Irish boxer.

70kg Cathal Myers, Sligo City met Mamuka Kakabadze of Georgia, in a very tight bout. He came out the wrong side of a 3-2 split. The final scores: 28:29; 29:28; 27:30; 28:29; 29:28 In Bout 10 of the same ring and session, 80kg John Mongans, Rathkeale contested against Hungary’s Alex Damjan. John was dominant throughout the bout, winning on a 5-0. Judges scored the bout 27:30; 27:30; 27:30; 26:30; 25:30.

75kg William Heaphy, Golden Gloves M put in a valiant performance against Armenia’s Samvel Siramargyan. The 5-0 decision went to his opponent on a scoreline of 30:25; 30:25; 30:24; 30:25; 30:25.

370 boxers are contesting the championships. 28 federations, in all, are competing at the tournament: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, England, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.

IABA last contested this tournament in 2022 and returned with a massive haul of ten medals: 2 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Ava Henry (Docklands) and Tadhg O’Donnell (Four Kings) claimed gold; silvers were won by Grace Conway Dowling (Tredagh), Niamh Keogh (Olympic L), Mary McDonagh (Sliabh Luachra) and Jamie Collins (Drimnagh). Bronze medalists were Alfie Jordan (Olympic L), John Harty (Portlaoise), Cillian Reilly Lennon (Jobstown) and Sophie Curley Gray (Dealgan).

Day Three

8 Ireland boxers are between the ropes on Day Three of the tournament.

48kg Michael O’Reilly has a quick turn-around from today’s win, and is back between the ropes in Bout 9 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session, against Turkey’s Ozer Egeberk. In Bout 15 of the same ring and session, 57kg Joseph Mihai, takes on Russia’s Pavel Kondrashov in his Last 16 contest.

50kg Kalib Walsh, Wexford BC makes his tournament debut against Poland’s Adrian Drewnowski in Bout 2 of Ring B’s Afternoon Session. In Bout 16 of the same ring and session, 60kg Desmond Sweeney will box Russia’s Maksin Sobolev

In Ring A’s Evening Session, 52kg Eddie Corcoran meets England’s Lewis Coston in Bout 4. In Bout 15, 63kg Edward Harty returns for his second bout of the tournament, against Azerbaijan’s Kanan Aslanli.

In Bout 8 of Ring B’s Evening Session, 54kg Jason Donoghue is back in action. He contests against Russia’s Maksim Chaplygin. 66kg John Donoghue, meanwhile, takes on Azerbaijan’sAdil Zalov in Bout 15.

Programme

Watch

Afternoon Sessions begin at 1pm, Irish time, and Evening Sessions are underway at 4.30pm.

Ring A

Ring B

Team

46kg Abby Molloy, Sacred Heart, Dublin

48kg Isabel Nolan, Santry

50kg Paige Nickles, Banbridge

52kg Mary Ann Furlong, Na Fianna

54kg Molly Doyle, Templemore

57kg Kayleigh Byrne, Gorey

60kg Sarah McTiernan, Drumsna

63kg Kaysie Joyce, Clonmel

66kg Cassie Henderson, Phoenix

70kg Chloe Poleon, Dunboyne

75kg Carly Norris, Santry

80kg Alanna Kenny, Clonmel

46kg Oliver Plachta, St Francis

48kg Michael O’Reilly, St Paul’s, Waterford

50kg Kalib Walsh, Wexford

52kg Eddie Corcoran, Olympic L

54kg Jason Donoghue, Olympic L

57kg Joseph Mihai, Crumlin

60kg Desmond Sweeney, Olympic C

63kg Edward Harty, Portlaoise

66kg John Donoghue, Olympic L

70kg Cathal Myers, Sligo City

75kg William Heaphy, Golden Gloves M

80kg John Mongans, Rathkeale

81+kg Johnny McGinley, Gateway

Team Manager: Peter O’Donnell

Team Manager: Karen Robins

Coach: Brian Barry

Coach: Paul Simpson

Coach: Alan Donnellan

R&J: Barry Tucker.

Draws are available here

Day One results are available here

Session 5A results

Session 6B results

Session 7A results

Session 8B results

The following coaching courses are available for booking in your club’s Blocworx portal:

• 30/06/24 Fundamentals – Roscommon
• 30/06/24 Fundamentals – Derry: this course is a new addition to the calendar
• 13/07/24 Level 1 – Waterford: this course is a new addition to the calendar
• 25/08/24 Fundamentals – Roscommon

Coach Education Pathway

1. Fundamentals of Coaching Boxing Assistant Coach – This course is for those wishing to begin their coaching career and gain an excellent grounding in fundamental technical aspects of boxing. Assistant coaches may sit at second corner in championship bouts.
2. Level 1 Club Coach – This course provides the minimum certification required for coaches to act as first corner in championship bouts and provides the technical grounding to enable coaches to bring boxers to competition.
3. Level 2 Performance Coach – This course provides advanced technical skills and coaching techniques to Level 1 qualified coaches.

As provision of coaching course is dependent on the availability of Coach Tutors, the calendar will be up-dated as availability is confirmed.

Entries to the 2024 National U22 Championships are open, and are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 5th.

The National Registrar, Mr. Philip Rooney, has advised that pro-wraps may be worn.

Competition Arrangements:

Venue:                                    National Stadium, Dublin.

Dates:                                     July 12^th 13^th 14^th /19^th 20^th 21^st   / 26^th 27^th 28^th   

Entries:                                  A non–refundable entry fee of €30 applies, including in the event of a boxer withdrawal.  Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm, sharp, on Friday, July 5th . Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on July 5th. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box.

Entry Form:                          Affiliated clubs wishing to enter boxers into the championships must log-in to their Blocworx portal, using their unique username and password. Clubs who have not retained their username or password following the completion of their affiliation for the 2023/2024 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie

As the U22 National Championships form a basis for team selection to international competition, please be aware that all boxers entering this competition must: (1) be members of an IABA affiliated club, (2) must be explicitly named in their club’s Blocworx portal, (3) be eligible to represent IABA under IBA eligibility regulations {4.2}, holding an applicable in-date passport, (4) boxers must have completed the applicable waiver/code of conduct process

No international competition kits to be worn by any boxers; boxers may wear club kit, only.

Draws:                                    Tuesday, 09^th July, 1pm in the National Stadium.

Only boxers entered through the Blocworx portal for whom fees are fully paid will be included in the draw.

Attention is drawn to the following IABA rule –

A club shall not include in its list of members the name of any person who is a member of any other club.

Accordingly, any club making an entry to the U22 championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.

Weigh-in and Medical:        Boxers will weigh in each day they box. Individual weigh-in times may be given to participants, but this will be decided and made known prior to the event. A medical will be performed on every boxer on Tuesday 09^th July from 8am to 12pm at the National Stadium.

Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.

Weigh-in dates:                     July 12^th – 14^th              8.00am – 11.00am

                                                July 19^th – 21st           8.00am – 11.00am

                                                July 26^th – 28^th            8.00am – 11.00am

Boxing:           Friday, July 12^th at 7.00pm. Other times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.

Duration:       Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes

Weights:        

Men: 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg, 92kg, 92+kg

Women: 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

Age Requirements:  Boxers born between 2002 and 2005 inclusive.

Waiver & Code of Conduct:

It is a condition of entry/participation that entrants completed the online Waiver/Code of Conduct process.

It is a condition of participation that all officials have completed the Waiver/Members acknowledgement form adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors.

Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the championships and all boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations. For any queries regarding this matter, boxers/coaches should contact Mr Larry Morrison, IBA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.

Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 48.7, boxers may wear form-fitting arm and/or leg coverings. Hair must be tied back and swimming hats or hairnets should be worn under the headgear for boxers with long hair. No red, orange or pink gum shields are allowed A Boxer can have a beard and moustache, but either must not cover the neck and must not be longer that 10cms, in accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 4.2.5.2.2

Coaches: They must wear track suitsandrunners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed. Only qualified coaches permitted in corners.

Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Philip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials. A document stipulating requirements in relation to conduct and the use of social media must be signed by all boxers and coaches at their initial weigh-in.

Please note: 

• The U22 Championship will be run under IBA Technical & Competition rules, as adopted on September 1st, 2022.  
• Referee & Judges for the U22 Championships will not be allowed enter the field of play as a coach with their club boxer.
• All Referee & Judges must bring their record books.

Team Ireland secured 7 wins on the opening day of the 2024 European Junior Championships.

370 boxers are contesting the championships. 28 federations, in all, are competing at the tournament: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, England, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.

IABA last contested this tournament in 2022 and returned with a massive haul of ten medals: 2 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Ava Henry (Docklands) and Tadhg O’Donnell (Four Kings) claimed gold; silvers were won by Grace Conway Dowling (Tredagh), Niamh Keogh (Olympic L), Mary McDonagh (Sliabh Luachra) and Jamie Collins (Drimnagh). Bronze medalists were Alfie Jordan (Olympic L), John Harty (Portlaoise), Cillian Reilly Lennon (Jobstown) and Sophie Curley Gray (Dealgan).

46kg Abby Molloy opened Ireland’s account with a resounding RSC2 win over Romania. She has secured a quarter finals berth, and boxes England’s Lily Bassett in Wednesday’s Evening Session. 57kg Joseph Mihai was next between the ropes, in action against England. He was the 4-1 split decision victor, (28:29; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29; 29:28) and is next between the ropes against either Russia or Turkey in Tuesday’s Afternoon Session. That will be a Last 16 bout. 66kg John Donoghue, Olympic L, got his campaign underway against Russia, and came away the 4-0 decision winner (28:28; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29; 27:30). He’ll contest his Last 16 bout on Tuesday’s Evening session against either Azerbaijan or Georgia. 63kg Edward Harty rounded off a 100% win record for the opening session, with a split victory over Russia (29:28; 30:27; 30:27; 29:28; 30:27). He’s also back in action in Tuesday’s afternoon session.

In the evening session, 48kg Isabel Nolan made her debut with a 4-1 split decision win over Turkey. Judges scored the bout 28:29; 29:28; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29. She’s through to the quarter finals and will face either Russia or England in Wednesday’s Afternoon Session. 50kg Paige Nickles was the 3-2 split decision winner over Greece. The final scores in that bout: 29:28; 28:29; 30:27; 29:28; 27:30. She is also in Quarter Final action on Wednesday, against either Poland or Turkey. 57kg Kayleigh Byrne joins Abbey, Isabel and Paige in the Quarter Finals following her 5-0 victory over Italy (27:30; 27:30; 27:30; 27:30; 27:30) – she’ll contest for a place on the podium on Wednesday, against either Serbia or Bosnia.

Three brave and gutsy performance today from 54kg Molly Doyle (5-0; 30:27; 30:26; 30:27; 30:27; 30:27), 52kg Mary Ann Furlong (5-0; 27:30; 27:30; 27:30; 27:30; 27:30) and 60kg Sarah McTiernan,( 5-0; 30:27; 30:27; 30:27; 30:27; 30:27) against Poland, Scotland and Turkey, respectively, but it wasn’t to be on this occasion. All three boxers exit the tournament, but will have invaluable post-competition sparring experience in Sarajevo.

Day Two

8 Ireland boxers are in action on Day Two.

48kg Michael O’Reilly, St Paul’s, Waterford opens his campaign in Bout 7 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session, against Rubin Clarkson of Scotland. 2 bouts later, 54kg Jason Donoghue, Olympic L, is between the ropes against Georgia’s Giorgi Kilasonia. In Ring B’s Bout 2, 46kg Oliver Plachta, St Francis, will also face Georgian opposition, in Danieli Ogli Ramiz. 60kg Desmond Sweeney, Olympic C is in action in Bout 10, against Scotland’s Oscar Steele. In the subsequent bout, 81+kg Johnny McGinley, Gateway takes on Bogdan Kajetan Bajzert of Poland.

In Bout 3 of Ring A’s Evening Session, 70kg Cathal Myers, Sligo City meets Mamuka Kakabadze of Georgia. In Bout 10 of the same ring and session, 80kg John Mongans, Rathkeale contests against Hungary’s Alex Damjan. In Ring B’s Bout 10, 75kg William Heaphy, Golden Gloves M is between the ropes against Armenia’s Samvel Siramargyan

Programme

Watch

The Afternoon Session begins at 1pm, Irish time and the Evening Session begins at 4.30pm

Ring A

Ring B:

Team

46kg Abby Molloy, Sacred Heart, Dublin

48kg Isabel Nolan, Santry

50kg Paige Nickles, Banbridge

52kg Mary Ann Furlong, Na Fianna

54kg Molly Doyle, Templemore

57kg Kayleigh Byrne, Gorey

60kg Sarah McTiernan, Drumsna

63kg Kaysie Joyce, Clonmel

66kg Cassie Henderson, Phoenix

70kg Chloe Poleon, Dunboyne

75kg Carly Norris, Santry

80kg Alanna Kenny, Clonmel

46kg Oliver Plachta, St Francis

48kg Michael O’Reilly, St Paul’s, Waterford

50kg Kalib Walsh, Wexford

52kg Eddie Corcoran, Olympic L

54kg Jason Donoghue, Olympic L

57kg Joseph Mihai, Crumlin

60kg Desmond Sweeney, Olympic C

63kg Edward Harty, Portlaoise

66kg John Donoghue, Olympic L

70kg Cathal Myers, Sligo City

75kg William Heaphy, Golden Gloves M

80kg John Mongans, Rathkeale

81+kg Johnny McGinley, Gateway

Team Manager: Peter O’Donnell

Team Manager: Karen Robins

Coach: Brian Barry

Coach: Paul Simpson

Coach: Alan Donnellan

R&J: Barry Tucker.

Draws are available here

Session 1A

Session 2B results

Session 3A results

Session 4B results