2010 Youth Olympics

24 Aug 2010

 

Boxing

Ryan Burnett has secured Ireland's first ever Youth Olympic medal. He faces a tough battle for the gold medal when he fights Azebaijan Salman Alizada in the final on Wednesday. He has narrowly lost on two previous occasions to Alizada.

Hockey

Ireland tasted victory for the first time when winning their final pool match 1 nil against South Africa.

Sailing

Sophie Murphy improved her overall position by three places when finishing10th and 12th respectively in her latest races. She now lies 19th overall.

 

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