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25/07/2024
Mayor Wishes Belfast Athletes 'The Best Of Luck' For Paris Olympics
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has wished Belfast athletes the best of luck as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.
He made the remarks during a visit to Holy Trinity Boxing Club in west Belfast, where he met former middleweight fighter Brian Magee, who represented Ireland at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and veteran coach Michael Hawkins, who led Ireland’s boxing teams from 1988 to 2012.
Two former fighters from the club, siblings Aidan Walsh and Michaela Walsh, are among the ten Belfast-based athletes competing in boxing, swimming, archery, cycling and rowing for both Team GB and Team Ireland at the games.
Cllr Murray said: "Ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony, I want to wish all the competitors from Belfast, and indeed from across Northern Ireland, the very best of luck as they compete at the pinnacle of their respective sports.
"Our city has a proud tradition of success at the Olympics and I’m excited to see what these athletes can do to add further to our record. Sport brings so much to our city, whether its through participation or volunteering, and it’s an area I’m keen to celebrate more of during my year in office. I look forward to watching our local stars in action in Paris and to them welcoming back after the games – hopefully with some medals in tow!"
He made the remarks during a visit to Holy Trinity Boxing Club in west Belfast, where he met former middleweight fighter Brian Magee, who represented Ireland at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and veteran coach Michael Hawkins, who led Ireland’s boxing teams from 1988 to 2012.
Two former fighters from the club, siblings Aidan Walsh and Michaela Walsh, are among the ten Belfast-based athletes competing in boxing, swimming, archery, cycling and rowing for both Team GB and Team Ireland at the games.
Cllr Murray said: "Ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony, I want to wish all the competitors from Belfast, and indeed from across Northern Ireland, the very best of luck as they compete at the pinnacle of their respective sports.
"Our city has a proud tradition of success at the Olympics and I’m excited to see what these athletes can do to add further to our record. Sport brings so much to our city, whether its through participation or volunteering, and it’s an area I’m keen to celebrate more of during my year in office. I look forward to watching our local stars in action in Paris and to them welcoming back after the games – hopefully with some medals in tow!"
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