Irish Defence Forces to contest Europe’s largest military boxing championships named

May 30, 2025

in Boxing

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The Defence Forces Boxing Group is finalising preparations for the Multi-Nations CISM Navy Boxing Competitors in Warendorf, Germany.

This occasion, the most important navy boxing competitors in Europe, will function groups from eight European nations, together with a workforce from Tunisia. Boxing begins on June 2nd. Earlier iterations of the event have been streamed, however its not clear if the 2025 version will likely be broadcast.

The workforce options a number of elite athletes. Pte Shauna Kearney, a former champion, will compete at 70kg, whereas Pte Rachel Lawless returns to worldwide competitors and has the honour of captaining the workforce.

Lt Anand Aparajithan will make his worldwide debut at 60kg. A devoted and decided athlete, Anand has labored his approach up from grassroots stage throughout the Defence Forces and absolutely deserves this chance.

Pte TJ King will symbolize the workforce at 75kg. A powerful contender, he too has Olympic ambitions for Los Angeles 2028. Pte Matthew Doev, a strong and creating fighter, will compete at 80kg and has impressed not too long ago along with his hard-hitting performances in sparring. Pte Brian Mulleney makes a return to aggressive boxing at 92kg after a break. He has regained high bodily situation and rediscovered his ardour for the game, including additional power to the workforce.

Commandant John Moody will proceed in his function as Chef de Mission, offering assist to the whole delegation. The Defence Forces (DF) workforce will likely be led by Head Coach Sgt John Molloy. Underneath his steering, the workforce has persistently introduced house medals from all main navy championships.

Supporting the teaching setup is CQ Andy Brennan, who contributes each teaching and aggressive boxing expertise, offering important enter all through the workforce’s preparation. CS Tommy Sheahan, a former worldwide boxer, may even be within the nook, sharing his intensive expertise and making certain all athletes are in peak bodily situation. Sgt Stephen Kelly, who will journey as a referee and decide, was additionally instrumental throughout the coaching camp, providing a novel and beneficial strategy to the technical features of preparation.