Boxing
‘This is the only path that will see boxing remain in the Olympic Games’
The after-glow of Kellie Harrington’s glorious gold still illuminates Irish boxing less than a month on from Paris, but the sport’s Olympic future has never been less certain. Currently not on the programme for Los Angeles 2028, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is open to partnering with a credible organisation – and World Boxing is determined to step into the breach. But, as boxing enters a hugely significant cycle, where do things stand? Neil Loughran asks World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst what the future holds…
Ireland urged to join World Boxing to keep Olympic dream alive
President Boris van der Vorst: ‘It would be very disappointing for Ireland if its men and women were not able to compete at a future Olympic boxing tournament’
Charlie Rice v Bily Turkington - reliving a 1963 Ulster Hall classic
As Holy Trinity’s Ulster elite champion series draws to a close, former Irish News report Denis O’Hara looks back at an epic encounter from the 1963 championships…
Ulster’s fab four come up trumps to claim Irish crowns
Clonard ace Graham brings another title back for famous Belfast fighting family
Sam Storey: ‘There’s a million kids out there with that same dream - it would be a sin to take that away’
Sam Storey has some magic memories of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles but, with boxing’s place at the next Games – also in LA – under serious threat, the Murcia-based Belfast man believes there is a bigger picture to consider…
Ever wanted to know all the Ulster senior champions? Holy Trinity have done the hard yards
Seconds Out
Cindy Ngamba hopes first-ever medal for refugee team will inspire others
She claimed a bronze medal after being beaten by Panama’s Atheyna Bylon in the women’s 75kg semi-final.
Neil Loughran: Why Kellie Harrington’s Olympic glory would have brought a smile to Hugh Russell’s face
Moscow 1980 bronze medallist retained a strong affection for the Olympic Games
Irish Olympic homecoming plans announced by Dublin City Council
Paris 2024 has been the most successful Olympic games, in terms of medals, in Irish sporting history, with seven medals, including four gold, coming back so far
‘I’ve a keen interest in boxing’: Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney’s praise for double Olympic champion Kellie Harrington
Still on a high from Armagh’s All-Ireland victory, Kieran McGeeney was among those in Paris to witness the Dublin boxer’s historic victory