In the 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand, Northern Ireland’s Aidan Walsh secured a convincing win in the men’s 71kg category. Walsh defeated Youcef Yaiche of Algeria with a 4-1 split decision victory to advance to the last-16.
After taking a break from boxing due to mental health issues, Walsh made a successful comeback with the goal of competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His performance at the first World Qualifier in Italy was promising, and he continued his winning streak in Bangkok.
Brazil’s Wanderson de Oliveira also triumphed on Day 5 by overpowering Zambia’s Steven Zimba with a unanimous 5-0 victory in the 71kg category. The 2023 World bronze medallist proved his skill and determination in the ring.
Despite some setbacks, Africa celebrated a victory with Ghanian lightweight champion Joseph Commey defeating Kabengela Ntumba of the Democratic Republic of Congo with a close 3-2 split decision win at 63.5kg. The competition in Bangkok featured intense matchups and impressive performances from athletes around the world as they vied for a chance to qualify for the prestigious event.
In addition to these impressive wins, several other athletes stood out at the tournament, including India’s Vijender Singh who won his weight class by defeating Uzbekistan’s Rustamovich Jalolov with a unanimous decision victory.
Overall, it was an exciting tournament that showcased some of the best talent in boxing from around the world. With qualification for Paris 2024 still up for grabs, it will be interesting to see how these athletes continue their journey towards becoming Olympic champions.
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