Irish boxer Daina Moorehouse's split decision loss to France's Wassile Lkhardiri at the Paris Olympics sparked controversy and concerns about boxing's future in the Games.

Irish boxer Daina Moorehouse faced controversy at the Paris Olympics after losing to France's Wassile Lkhardiri via a split decision, despite dominating the fight. The Irish team was furious with the judges' decision, with some members stating that it was "a disgrace" and that it is "destroying the Olympics." Despite the loss, Moorehouse remained calm and asserted that she did not feel she lost the fight. The ongoing controversy surrounding judging decisions in boxing at the Olympics raises concerns about the sport's future in the Games, with the potential exclusion of boxing from the 2028 Los Angeles Games being a disaster for Irish sport.

August 01, 2024
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