Five Irish fighters to go for gold after another day of glory at Europeans

LOVING IT: Kellie Harrington of Ireland celebrates after beating Donjeta Sadiku of Kosovo in their lightweight 60kg semi-final bout during the EUBC Women's European Boxing Championships 2022 at Budva Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Five Irish fighters will go for gold on Saturday as the unprecedented medal rush at the European Women's Boxing Championships in Montenegro moved up a gear on Friday afternoon. 

With a record-shattering seven medals already secured, five Irish fighters ensured theirs will be silver at worst as they progressed through to their respective finals. Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst, Tina Desmond, Caitlin Fryers and Aoife O’Rourke were all victorious as Friday's semi-final slate went how much of this week has gone — in Ireland's favour.