Grainne Walsh Wins Bronze At Strandja Memorial Tournament

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It follows on from her bronze medal that she secured at the World Boxing Championships.

Grainne Walsh came home with a bronze medal from the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria. 

The Offaly boxer secured victories over Haziel Krishna Franco Santos of Brazil and Armenia’s Elida Kocharyan, before she was eventually beaten by Laura Yessenkeldi in their 65kg welterweight semi-final. 

Walsh adds to her impressive medal collection, just seven months after securing bronze at the World Boxing Championships. 

Caitlin Fryers and Niamh Fay also won bronze medals, with Belfast’s Michaela Walsh coming home with a silver medal. 

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