SM
Man Utd vs. PAOK: 43 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Michaela Walsh using European Games as springboard towards Tokyo 2020

:Headline: Michaela Walsh using European Games as springboard towards Tokyo 2020: ID:362858: from db_amp
Walsh made a winning start in a bid for gold at the European Games in Minsk.

Belfast's Michaela Walsh is determined to put past disappointments behind her and use the European Games in Minsk as a springboard to success at next year's Tokyo Olympics.

The 26-year-old edged a split decision over Romania's Lenuta Perijoc in her opening bout in the 57kg division, a welcome change for a fighter who is no stranger to controversial defeats.

Walsh thought she had done enough to beat Nicola Adams in their 2014 Commonwealth Games flyweight final, and also had to settle for silver in last year's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Michaela Walsh is determined to keep building towards the Tokyo Olympics. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Walsh, who is in her second year of competing in the featherweight class, told Press Association Sport: "Every time I go away to a competition I always think of gold, and I really believe that this is my time.

"I've moved up in weight to chase my Olympic dream, and every morning when I wake up, Tokyo is what I visualise.

"This tournament in Minsk feels like a mini-Olympics for me. It's all a stepping stone towards the main goal which is Tokyo."

There were also wins for Ireland's Kurt Walker and Grainne Walsh in the afternoon session on Monday, the latter via split decision over Great Britain's Rosie Eccles.

amp_article__362858 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-06-24 16:46:42:
html db last update - 2019-06-24 16:46:42 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Michaela Walsh

Share this article now:
Read more about Michaela Walsh Other
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .