LONDON (AP) — A world champion for Ireland, boxer Amy Broadhurst will try to get to the Paris Olympics fighting for Britain.
The 27-year-old Broadhurst switched allegiance after not being selected by Ireland for the final Olympic qualifier in Bangkok. Instead, she’ll go to Thailand next month representing Britain.
British boxing officials made it official on Monday when they announced their contingent of fighters for Bangkok.
Broadhurst was born in Ireland but also holds a British passport through her English father.
“It has always been my dream to compete at the Olympic Games and I am very happy that I have been selected by GB Boxing to go to the final qualifying event in Thailand in May,” Broadhurst said in a statement.
A native of Dundalk, near the Northern Irish border, Broadhurst said last month she was “heartbroken” to be told by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association that she wouldn’t be considered for selection to Bangkok. She said she would be “exploring all options.”
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Call it Cognac diplomacy. France offered China’s Xi a special drink, in a wink at their trade spatCan I get my private pension at 55 due to this bizarre birth year quirk? STEVE WEBB repliesBiden recognizes US Military Academy with trophy for besting other service academies in footballDefending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&MTrump's strategist push AI to help conservatives, all you need to knowHow Miami became a sporting powerhouse: Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Tyreek Hill call it home, AIt's 20 years since the last ever episode of Friends. But from bodyPolish prosecutors open investigation after judge flees to autocratic BelarusCall it Cognac diplomacy. France offered China’s Xi a special drink, in a wink at their trade spatDouble European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
2.6262s , 6498.9296875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Irish boxing champ Amy Broadhurst switches to Britain in Paris Olympics bid ,Global Grandstand news portal