At current, Great Britain will take solely three boxers to the 2024 Olympics in Paris – an virtually 75% drop for the reason that Tokyo video games.
Boxing has historically been one of many nation’s strongest sports activities in terms of the Olympic Games. It has confirmed to be a high quality platform for the likes of Anthony Joshua, Joe Joyce, Nicola Adams and Natasha Jonas.
In Japan, Britain took 12 boxers to the Games, competing throughout a number of weight lessons. However, to this point, solely Delicious Orie, Rosie Eccles and Charley Davison are assured to be carrying the crimson, white and blue within the ring this summer time.
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In 2021, Britain took 11 boxers to the video games, coming again with two gold medals, two silvers and two bronze. Galai Yafai and Lauren Price each received gold of their occasions, Ben Whittaker and Pat McCormack took silver and each Frazer Clark and Karriss Artingstall received bronze.
At current, solely Orie, Eccles and Davison could have the chance to win a medal in Paris. It’s understood the qualification standards for this yr’s showpiece occasion is way harder than earlier years.
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While Orie, Eccles and Davison had been all thrilled to e book their place on the 2023 European Games, Sheffield’s Kiaran MacDonald missed out, regardless of getting a medal. If he reached the ultimate, he would have been the fourth fighter from GB to compete within the competitors.
However, from March 4-11, MacDonald and 9 different GB fighters could have one other alternative to bag themselves a spot. Savannah Stubley, Elise Glynn, Shona Whitwell, Chantelle Reid, Dryden, Patris Mughalzai, Lewis Richardson, Taylor Bevan and Patrick Brown will compete for certainly one of 51 quotas on the World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy.
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Speaking to Olympics.com, McCracken stated: “Qualifying for an Olympic Games in boxing is very tough and, while we expect our boxers to perform well in Italy, previous experience shows that we are likely to send boxers to the third and final qualifier.
“So people who haven’t made it this time must proceed to work and practice arduous and ensure they’re able to take the chance, if or after we come to pick boxers for the ultimate qualifier.”