World champion Amy Broadhurst is seeking to switch allegiance from Ireland to Great Britain in a bid to qualify for the Paris Games.
Broadhurst said she was informed by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association [IABA] that she would not be competing in an Olympic qualifier next month.
The IABA said they were were contacted by GB Boxing on behalf of Broadhurst.
It added that she “intends to seek a change of nationality in a bid to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games”.
“We have discussed this with OFI and Sport Ireland and have expressed our disappointment, while wanting to ensure that she understands the full ramifications of this request and the advice she might be receiving if she decides to go ahead with it.
“We have indicated that if she really thinks that this is best for her as a person and an athlete after these discussions we will not stand in her way.”
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