Mayo Boxer wins gold on international stage in Finland
Sweeney claimed gold in the 51kg final after overcoming her French opponent
Over the weekend,Mayo boxer Shannon Sweeney enjoyed another outstanding international success over the weekend, claiming a gold medal for Team Ireland at the 46th Tammer international tournament in Finland.
Sweeney, the 2024 European Champion, got Ireland’s campaign off to the perfect start when she stepped into the ring facing France’s Mayssoun Bourega in the 51kg final.
The talented Westport boxer from the St Anne’s Boxing Club produced an impressive performance, as she showed her quality and experience to secure a convincing 5-0 unanimous points victory and take home the gold medal.
100 Elite athletes from 12 federations competed at the tournament, including host nation Finland, Brazil, Australia, India, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, England, Scotland and Saudi Arabia.
Sweeney was one of three Irish boxers to claim gold medals at the tournament, making it a successful outing for the Irish team on the international stage.