A 10-strong team has been named to contest the Feliks Stamm event in Poland.
Now in it’s 42nd year, the competition will take a slightly different format. Named after the coach known as the Father of Polish Boxing, the event traditionally takes place in Warsaw in a championship format as a gold-status World Boxing tournament. The 2026 edition will include a 3 day training camp, followed by a two-day Round Robin involving Ireland, Poland, Germany and England.
High Performance Director, Jon Mackey says ‘We’ve adapted to the late change in format of the tournament, as it continues to represent a significant development opportunity for every member of the team. It’s a valuable platform for development, and we’re pleased to name a strong squad that will benefit from both the competitive and preparatory aspects of the event.”
The Polish federation is expected to live-stream elements of the round robin on it’s YouTube channel.
Boxers
51kg Caitlin Fryers, Immaculata BC, Antrim
57kg Niamh Fay, Phoenix of Ballyboughal BC, Dublin
57kg Sarah Cunningham, O’Rourke’s BC, Dublin
60kg Kellie McLoughlin, St. Catherine’s BC, Dublin
65kg Kaci Rock, Holy Trinity BC, Belfast
70kg Terry McEntee, DCU BC, Dublin
75kg Tadgh O’Donnell, Jobstown BC, Dublin
80kg Kelyn Cassidy, Saviours Crystal BC, Waterford.
80+kg Cliona D’Arcy, Tobar Pheadair BC, Galway.
90+kg Gus Idemudia, Mount Tallant BC, Dublin
Support Staff
Team Lead, Coach: Damian Kennedy
Coach, Paul Simpson
R&J: Chris McCrory