Amy Broadhurst confirms break from boxing but plans to return for 2028 Olympics
Broadhurst failed to qualify for both Team Ireland and Team GB in 2024 but is aiming to make Los Angeles in 2028.
Amy Broadhurst has confirmed her plans to compete at the 2028 Olympics despite her heartbreak this year and will take a break from the sport.
Former World Champion Broadhurst looked nailed on to make Ireland's boxing team for Paris 2024, but a dip in form saw her miss out in qualifying.
Broadhurst then planed to represent Team GB but failed to qualify.
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However, taking to social media, Broadhurt confirmed her plans to attempt to compete in Los Angeles in 2028.
"When I lost back in May, I made a decision that was going to go one way or another but I placed my trust in god that he would lead me down the right path.
"A lot of decisions have been made since then & I’ve been asked on a weekly basis ‘how is training going’ , ‘what’s next’ & ‘are you still boxing’ … well the answer to that is this.
’l'll be taking a year away from boxing & boxing will no longer be my no.1 priority in life. My goal is the Olympic Games in 2028 and I know this break will do me the world of good. I’ll have more reason to succeed the minute I am back"
Broadhurst added: "I’ll end this post with a thank you, not to a country, not to a person or team but boxing itself for all the amazing memories the last 22 years have brought me. From 5 years of age to junior & youth years, to Elite level although i faced a lot of heartache I also had so many amazing memories and met so many amazing people
"I close the chapter on this part of my career & I look forward to coming back with a blank page to write the next chapter. Until then, it’s time to enjoy life in ways I couldn’t for 22 years."
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