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:
Select list of nominees for 2024 Tony AwardsDenise Welch confirms she's moved house after knifeThe cancer drugs that could improve survival rates if given to patients in the morningCupid's stunt snares fugitive, 27, and his mother, 51, in Cape Town following sixMoment serial dineProof you CAN outrun bad genes with just four lifestyle tweaksMalian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forcesBlow to Rishi Sunak's hopes for returning more smallTrainer and Brehm can find a few perks amid New Orleans disappointmentDortmund's injury concerns ease before facing PSG in Champions League semifinal
3.6488s , 6491.203125 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Irish boxing champ Amy Broadhurst switches to Britain in Paris Olympics bid ,Global Gleam news portal