Michaela Walsh Eliminated from Paris Olympics

Michaela Walsh has been eliminated from the Paris Olympics after losing to Bulgaria's Svetlana Staneva in the women's featherweight division by unanimous decision. Walsh struggled throughout the match, failing to land effective punches against the experienced European champion, who dominated the early rounds with her reach and technique. Despite a desperate effort in the final round, Walsh could not secure a stoppage and lost all three rounds according to the judges. This defeat marks Walsh as the ninth Irish boxer to exit the Games, with Kellie Harrington being the only remaining competitor from the Irish squad. Harrington will compete in the semi-finals against Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira, aiming to defend her Olympic title. The performance of the Irish boxing contingent has been disappointing, with eight out of ten boxers eliminated in their first bouts.