Eleven Irish boxers have been selected to compete in the World Boxing Cup (WBC) when the series moves to China next month.
The second stage of the series – after starting in Brazil – takes place in Guiyang City from 15-20 June.
The series is a benchmark competition run across three tournaments, designed for elite male and female boxers to accrue ranking points.
Champions are awarded 150 points, silver medallists 100 and there are 75 ranking points for bronze medallists.
The Irish team includes five Paris Olympians - Daina Moorehouse, Jenny Lehane, Michaela Walsh, Dean Clancy and Jack Marley - and multiple European medallists.
Also returning from the WBC Brazil team are 70kg Evelyn Igharo and Jon McConnell.
Josh Olaniyan (80kg) a late withdrawal from the Brazil team through injury returns, and is joined by Jobstown BC club-mate Tadhg O'Donnell, who is contesting at 75kg.
Superheavy, and 2022 World Youth champion 80+kg Cliona D’Arcy makes her debut at this level and is joined by fellow Galwegian, lightweight Adam Hession.
The team leaves for China, and a two-week sparring and acclimatisation camp, on 3 June.
Team Ireland
Daina Moorehouse (51kg)
Jenny Lehane (54kg)
Michaela Walsh (57kg)
Adam Hession (60kg)
Dean Clancy (65kg)
Jon McConnell (70kg)
Evelyn Igharo (70kg)
Tadhg O’Donnell (75kg)
Josh Olaniyan (80kg)
Cliona D’Arcy (80+kg)
Jack Marley (90kg)
