BOXING World Youth Championships
The IABA have named a seven strong squad for the 2010 AIBA World Youth Championships which begin in Azerbaijan on April 23rd.
AIBA World Junior champion Joe Ward, Ryan Burnett, Chris Phelan, Glen Holmes, Michael O'Reilly, Chris Blaney and Christy Joyce will represent Ireland in Baku.
Ireland won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2008 World Youth Championships in Mexico, courtesy of podium finishes for Ray Moylette, Jamie Kavanagh, Tommy McCarthy and David Joyce.
The AIBA World Youth Championships will act as the only qualifier for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore next August.
Likewise, boxers reaching the semi finals in Baku will qualify for the Youth Olympics Games and guaranteed themselves at least a bronze medal.
105 nations have registered to compete at the 2010 AIBA World Youth Championships which conclude on May 1st.
Irish squad
- 48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Holy Family)
- 51Kg: Chris Phelan (Ryston)
- 54Kg: Glen Holmes (Corinthians)
- 60Kg: Michael O'Reilly (Portlaoise)
- 64Kg: Christy Joyce (St Michael's Athy)
- 69Kg: Chris Blaney (Navan)
- 75Kg: Joe Ward (Moate)
- Team Manager: Billy McKee
- Coaches: Jim Moore & Jimmy Payne
- Strengh and Conditioning coach: John Cleary
- Physio: Conor McCarthy