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.”
Travis Kelce names Taylor Swift his 'significant other' at the Mahomes' charity gala in Las Vegas
Xi Extends Condolences to Greek President over Deadly Train Collision
Residents and tourists seized the tail of ski season in Urumqi to enjoy snow fun
Closure of Gaolan Port Bridge in Guangdong Huangmao Sea cross
Emily Henry interview: The secret to having a healthy relationship with love
Climate meet witnesses milestone declarations
US, Arab states at odds on truce
Mel Gibson sports an arm sling following shoulder injury as he attends a coffee meeting in Malibu
Asian regional cooperation highlighted at security meeting
Chinese FM meets with chairman of MSC Foundation
Explainer: How Is China's Vision of Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind Viewed?