Team Ireland has finished in 2nd place behind hosts Turkey in the overall medals standings at the Women’s World Championships.
73 nations, and 310 boxers, contested the tournament in Istanbul, which came to an official end today with a second day of finals. The top five countries at the tournament are: Turkey, Ireland, India, Kazakhstan and Italy.
The Dungloe Boxing Club, in association with the Rosses Community School, are honoured
is holding a ‘Night of Support’ is aid of dear friend Jim Mc Cole.
Dungloe says Jim, a “vital piece” of the club, is a “A top coach, powerful motivator, positive role model for the youth of this area for over 20 years….an incredible mentor who, in his gentle way, possesses the unique gift of shaking the world around him. “
There are 11 days remaining to complete the affiliation process for the forthcoming season. Clubs are reminded that there are no affiliation fees for the 2022/2023 season
Unique usernames and passwords for affiliation via the Blocworx portal were issued on Friday, April 29th, along with resources to support completion of the affiliation process. If you have not received your usernames and passwords, please contact info@iaba.ie
Today is a red letter day for Irish boxing, which has gained two World Champions.
63kg Amy Broadhurst, of St. Bronagh’s ABC, Rostrevor, and 70kg Lisa O’Rourke of Olympic, Galway, overcame opponents from Algeria and Mozambique, respectively, at today’s finals in Istanbul, Turkey.
This is the first time that two Team Ireland boxers have contested finals at the same Women’s World Championships, and a first ever double gold for Ireland.
A 10 strong team departed Dublin Airport this morning, en route to the Men’s European Championships, taking place in Yerevan, Armenia.
The team includes European U22 gold medallist, Jack Marley, silver medallist, Adam Hession, and bronze medallist, Dylan Eagleson
Also included are Golden Belt gold medallist, Brandon McCarthy, and bronze medallists Ricky Nesbitt and Gabriel Dossen