Gráinne Walsh: 'I feel I'm only reaching my potential now'

Updated / Friday, 12 Sep 2025 20:25

The Offaly fighter believes she has announced herself on the world scene after making the semi-finals of the 65kg division at the World Championships in Liverpool.

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