The 10 boxers who will compete for Ireland at the Paris Games have confirmed, with Tokyo medallists Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh back to pursue more glory.
Ireland will field boxers in all female categories in the competition which takes place from 27 July to 10 August: Harrington, Aoife O’Rourke, Daina Moorehouse, Grainne Walsh, Jennifer Lehane and Michaela Walsh – Aidan’s sister – will glove up in France.
In the men’s categories, Dean Clancy, Jude Gallagher and Jack Marley will be in action as well as Aidan Walsh.
The preliminary rounds take place in the Arena Paris Nord, with the semi-finals and finals to be held in the iconic Rolland Garros Stadium.
Boxing is Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport, boasting 18 of the country’s 38 medals.
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“I’m heading out for my second Olympic Games, and I can’t wait,” said Harrington, who won gold three years ago.
“It’s a big team, we have ten boxers, which is fantastic. The biggest difference between Tokyo and this Olympics is that there will be people in the crowd, and with that a lot of noise, so it will be all about us controlling our emotions.
“I’m glad to be part of history, as this will be the hundredth year that Team Ireland competed in the Olympic Games, so we are already part of history.”
So far 76 athletes have been selected to represent Team Ireland in Paris.
The Games run from 24 July to 11 August, with the opening ceremony taking place on 26 July.
TEAM IRELAND SELECTIONS
Women’s 50kg: Daina Moorehouse (Bray)
Women’s 54kg: Jennifer Lehane (Ashbourne, Co Meath)
Women’s 57kg: Michaela Walsh (Belfast)
Women’s 60kg: Kellie Harrington (Dublin)
Women’s 66kg: Grainne Walsh (Tullamore)
Women’s 75kg: Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea)
Men’s 57kg: Jude Gallagher (Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone)
Men’s 63.5kg: Dean Clancy (Sligo)
Men’s 71kg: Aidan Walsh (Belfast)
Men’s 92kg: Jack Marley (Sallynoggin, Dublin)
