To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the IABA is proud to celebrate the High Five Boxing Academy and the boxers, families, and clubs that make it an inspiring part of our community.
Launched in 2021 across four Dublin clubs, Drimnagh, Crumlin, St. Catherine’s, and Palmerstown by Paddy Dingle High Five was created to offer children with additional needs, and their families, a welcoming place within boxing.
Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Ulster Elite Championships.
All boxers must enter the Ulster Elite Championships as per the IABA Commonwealth Games 2026 Nomination Policy to be considered for potential nomination for the 2026 CWG.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association Nomination Policy for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being published following it’s adoption by the Board of Directors.
This Nomination Policy outlines the criteria and Nomination Process by which the IABA will Nominate Athletes for selection to Team NI for participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team Ireland’s Natalia Fasciszewska will come home from the European U23 Championship with silver following a thrilling final against Paris Olympics silver medalist, Poland’s Julia Szeremeta.
The 20 year old’s boxes out of Castlebar BC, Mayo and her journey to the finals included wins over Azerbaijan’s Aynur Mikayilova, Gabriella Weerheimand of the Netherlands and Georgia’s Khuraman Kausumov. This is Natalia’s first-time representing Ireland at this level.
18 new Intermediate Champions have been crowned at today’s finals in the National Stadium.
These are the culmination of over 120 bouts over 5 days of boxing but more than 140 boxers.
Thanks to Holy Family BC, Drogheda, for hosting the prelminary stages of this tournament, and to all officials who volunteered their time to ensure boxing could take place.