(MAR 18) The 4th Edition of the EUBC Under 22 Championships ended March 17th in Vladikavkaz, Russia and as expected were dominated by the host nation who once again topped the medal table.

The first edition of the EUBC European Confederation U22 Boxing Championships was held in Kaliningrad, Russia in 2012. Following a five years break, the competition was reorganized and returned to the official AIBA boxing schedule in 2017 which edition was hosted by a Romanian city, Braila.

Targu Jiu was the host of the U22 event in 2018 and for the very first time in the history of the competition the ladies also attended the championships. The top boxing nations of the continent, Russia, Ukraine, England, Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Italy and Armenia all participated with strong boxers. Twelve countries claimed at least one gold medal in the 2018 edition which was a record for the history of the continental event.

It was a Happy 22nd Birthday on St Patrick’s Day for Ireland’s Amy Broadhurst who struck Gold in the 60kg weight class overcoming the strong challenge of Italian no 1, Rebecca Nicoli on a 4-1 decision on Sunday.

“Great win for Amy who has been outstanding throughout these Championships,” said Irish team manager Stephen Molloy. “She can now enjoy her birthday with team mate Niamh Earley whose birthday was also today. Another gold medal for Amy, great day for the Irish.”

Broadhurst won four fights at the tournament en route to the top of the podium and her fifth European gold medal. In fact it was her second successive European U/22 gold.

Nicoli, who was also aiming for successive gold – she won the light-welter title at the European U/22s in 2018 – earned one 30-27 score in the all southpaw final, from the Bulgarian judge.

Broadhurst, whose accuracy and cleaner shots throughout the three-rounder won the day, claimed four 29-28 scores to take the 60kg belt.

Irish coach Dmitry Dimitruk and coaching staff Philip Keogh and Antia Just, hailed Broadhurst’s performance. The Dealgan BC won four fights in Russia.

The emotional Irish Elite champion, who received a very sporting congratulations from the Italian corner after her victory, said she was ‘over the moon’.

Proud dad and Dealgan Head coach Tony Broadhurst said that it doesn’t get much better for an Irish boxer than winning a major European medal on Paddy’s Day.

Ireland, courtesy of Amy Broadhurst’s gold medal, finished in 9th spot in the medals table and 10th place in the rankings table at the 34-nation European U/22 Championships in Russia.

Ireland used a ten-strong squad at the 4th edition of the competition.

Four members of the squad, Irish male and female captains Gabriel Dossen and Aoife O’Rourke, Paddy Donovan and David Oliver Joyce were beaten by the eventual champions (all Russian) – Aleksei Semykin, Vakhid Abbasov, Beslan Khamzaev and Anastasiya Shamonova.

Russia topped the medals and rankings tables after winning 12 gold, 2 silver and a bronze. The host nation dominated the tournament and claimed more titles than all other nations combined.

We will bring you the EUBC Press Release detailing all the final day’s report when issued on Monday.

Team Ireland are due to arrive home at 9.10pm (Irish time) on Monday evening via Dublin Airport (Aeroflot) flight SU2590 when all of the Irish team officials and boxers will receive a hearty “céad míle fáilte” none more so than Amy Broadhurst.

All the results from the men’s and women’s tournament here from STREFA POLAND BOXING to whom our thanks.

 

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