Team Ireland head to Korea for AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships.
October 29th – Team Ireland depart for Korea tomorrow, October 30th, ahead of the start of the 2014 AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships.
Boxing at the tournament begins on November 16 in Jeju, Korea. Please see attachment for invitation letter and schedule.
Katie Taylor, Michaela Walsh, Joanne Lambe and Claire Grace will represent Ireland at a tournament. Taylor will be aiming for her 5th successive lightweight title in Jeju.
The Irish squad will train with Korea ahead of the start of the 8th edition of the tournament.
Irish women’s boxing is proudly sponsored by Quick Park of Dublin airport.
2014 AIBA World Elite Championships Jeju, Korea November 13th/25th
Irish squad
54kg Michaela Walsh (Holy Family)
57kg Joanna Lambe (Carrickmacross)
60kg Katie Taylor (Bray)
69kg Claire Grace (Callan)
Team manager: Anna Moore
Coaches : Pete Taylor, Zuar Antia, Gerry Storey
Physio Mary Louise Ryan