Entries for the 2023 Junior Cadet Championships are being published, for review by clubs.
200 boxers, from 106 clubs have entered the competition. As stated in the circular, boxers for whom entry fees were not paid by that time will not go forward to the draw and are not included on the entry list. The draw takes place on Tuesday, May 30th at 1pm.
Team Ireland will return from the XXXVIII Feliks Stamm International Tournament with almost a dozen medals.
In all, 21 nations contested the tournament, including Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, France, Italy, England, Germany and the hosts.
48kg Nicole Buckley opened procedings today, against Ukraine. In a tough bout, Nicole brought home silver. Next up was 63kg Shauna Browne O’Keefe who contested superbly against England – and bagged gold. So, too, did 70kg Christina Desmond, stepping between the ropes against a home boxer. 57kg Patryk Adamus also met home opposition and emulated Tina in bringing home the top prize. Rickey Nesbitt was the tournament’s 48kg walkover champ. Clubmate, 60kg Davey Joyce and 63.5kg JP Hale both came up against Uzbekistani boxers, and both men claim silver.
An Irish Defence Forces team have been named Best Nation at the CISM Box Cup, held this week in Germany.
Military teams from Ireland, Germany, France, Holland and Finland contested the tournament. The Irish team came home with 2 gold and 3 silver.
Team:
60kg Killian Geraghty, 2nd Cavalry
67kg Aaron O’Donoghue, 1st Brigade CIS
The deadline for entry of all boxers and payment of all entry fees to the 2023 National Junior Cadet Championships is 5pm this evening.
There has been a strong entry to the tournament, however, entry fees have yet to be paid for 10% of entries. Boxers for whom entry fees have not been paid will not go forward to the draw. If you are concerned that your fee payment has not processed, please contact any member of staff.
Team Ireland will contest all international tournaments and training events, as planned, in all relevant countries. Clubs, county boards and provincial units are free to do likewise.
The IABA’s Board of Directors convened on Wednesday evening to discuss international competition matters, following the suspensions issued by the world governing body to 7 federations this week.