‘Boxers will face their biggest battle on return’

Sports psychologist Gerry Hussey, who worked with Ireland’s boxing team at the Olympic Games, has said that the athletes face very tough times ahead.

“It is now that the work starts for me because post-games is one of the most difficult times for any athlete,” said Mr Hussey.

When the dust has settled and the media has moved on, athletes would be challenging themselves — redefining who they were and setting new life goals.