Amy Broadhurst seeks Team GB switch in Olympic qualifying bid

Amy Broadhurst is set for a shock switch to Team GB as she bids for Olympic qualification for this summer's Paris games.

The former World Champion failed to book a place at the Games during European qualifying last year and has been overlooked for the final chance of qualifying for Team Ireland.

The Olympic Tournament in Bangkok is the last chance for boxers to qualify but with Broadhurst not selected she is now set for a remarkable switch to Team GB.

In a statement released by the IABA, they confirmed that they have been contacted by GB Boxing and will not stand in Broadhurst's way if she seeks to switch allegiances.

Their statement reads: "We were contacted by GB Boxing on behalf of Amy Broadhurst, who had indicated that she intends to seek a change of nationality in a bid to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.

"We have discussed this with OFI and Sport Ireland and have expressed our disappointment, while wanting to ensure that she understands the full ramifications of this request and the advice she might be receiving if she decides to go ahead with it.

"We have indicated that if she really thinks that is best for her as a person and an athlete after these discussions that we will not stand in her way."

Broadhurst has made it no secret that her ultimate ambition is to compete at the Olympics and was informed last week from IABA high performance chief Tricia Heberle that herself and Aoife O'Rourke were being assessed for the European Championships instead rather than the final Olympic qualifier.

Broadhurst won both a European and World title back in 2022 as well as a Commonwealth Gold representing Northern Ireland.

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