All 12 members of Team NI Boxing, who are on the countdown to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, were honoured at a special ceremony in Belfast last night.
The gathering of team members, friends, family and club-mates was addressed by Ulster Provincial President Kevin Duffy, Boxing Ireland CEO Gary Stewart, Boxing Ireland High Performance Director Jon Mackey and and Chief Operations Officer Clare McAuley. Also attending last night were Ulster Provincial Council Secretary Charles Toland, and Antrim President, Paddy Barnes Snr.
Earlier this week, Team NI Boxing’s co-captains were named as Caitlin Fryers of Immaculata BC, Belfast and Jude Gallagher of Two Castles OBA Tyrone.
Boxing is Team NI’s most successful sport, having won 61 CWG medals, of which 13 are gold. Team NI topped the medal table in the ring four years ago in Birmingham with 5 golds and silver and a bronze.
Boxing at the SEC Centre on the Scottish Event Campus will take place from Friday July 24th to Saturday, August 1st. July 30th is a rest day. Afternoon Sessions will, typically, begin at 11am and Evening Sessions at 6pm.
In advance of the Games and as part of Team NI Boxing’s preparations, Ulster Provincial Council is hosting a 10 day multi-nations training and sparring camp in Belfast, beginning on July 6th.
Full gallery HERE All images | Mark Marlow.
Team NI
51kg Caitlin Fryers, Immaculata BC
54kg Nicole Clyde, Antrim BC.
55kg Louis Rooney, Star BC
57kg Michaela Walsh, Holy Family BC
60kg Jude Gallagher Two Castles OBA
65kg JP Hale, Star BC
65kg Kaci Rock, Holy Trinity BC
70kg Jon McConnell, Holy Trinity BC
70kg Janssen Hill, Holy Trinity BC
80kg Eoghan Quinn, St John’s, Swatragh
90kg Garyn McAllister, North Down BC
90+kg Willie Jon McCartan, Gilford BC