Mikaela Walsh's dream came true as she won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Sunday's boxing final in a sweeping victory over Northern Ireland .
This country won her five gold medals in one day, which is incredible. His rush for gold began after Dylan Eagleson beat Ghana's Abraham Mensah in the morning.
Amy Broadhurst and Jude Her Gallagher was also victorious, but it was a special night for brothers Mikaela and Aidan Walsh. Because they both won gold after missing out on the top prize at the last Commonwealth of her Games.
Red-clad Aidan Walsh won one of five gold medals in the ring on Sunday against Northern Ireland (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Aidan Walsh renews his silver medal at the 2018 Gold Coast after defeating Tiago Osorio Muxanga of Mozambique in the light middleweight final. did. This was his third time lucky for his sister, who had previously won the silver medal. His second time in 2018,Glasgow 2014.
Michaela Walsh defeated Elizabeth Oshova by unanimous decision in a featherweight bout to beat Elizabeth in her first bout in 29 years. He beat Oshoba to cap off a great day in his home country ring. Old was struggling to hold back her tears after winning her gold medal alongside her brother.
She said: Feeling.
"In entering this tournament, we really enjoyed the trip and didn't put too much pressure on ourselves.
Both Walsh brothers win gold in Northern Ireland (Peter Byrne/PA)
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"Obviously I wanted the gold, Just enjoy the journey and enjoy the moment, regardless of which side of the podium you're on.
"We wanted to enjoy it. That's what we did." We won gold.”
Mikaela Walsh became the second woman from Northern Ireland to win gold in all categories of boxing, just hours before her teammate Replaced by Amy Broadhurst.
Broadhurst also claims that a historic moment will forever be remembered when he won an unanimous decision against England's Gemma Richardson at flyweight.
"It's unbelievable. I made history by becoming the first female boxer from Northern Ireland to win a Commonwealth boxing gold medal," said Broadhurst.
Amy Broadhurst becomes the first woman to win gold in boxing in Northern Ireland (Peter Byrne/PA)
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"Throughout my career, to actually have that behind me and to know that I have made such history has been something I am proud of for as long as I can remember boxing.
Alongside Eagleson, Jude Gallagher also won gold in the event in his second walkover result after his opponent was eliminated, but both Walsh brothers , attributes Northern Ireland's dominance to behind-the-scenes coaches and staff.
"As they say, success leaves clues. That's it," said Aidan.
"Look at how well we're doing. It's crazy. It shows how good the coaches at home are. I believe the success speaks for itself."
``Good preparation, good planning, good strategy, and it all paid off.''
``This is all thanks to the coaches and their support staff. added Michaela Walsh.
"Obviously they are doing their job right, but I have complete trust in the team and listened to everything they said. I could do nothing wrong."
``If they told me to do a backflip in the ring, I would do it. I have worked with coaches for many years and the trust we have in each other is incredible.”
Northern Ireland will be at this tournament. has won seven gold medals, five of which are from boxing, which the Walshs hope will inspire the next generation of boxers in their hometown.
Jude Gallagher wins gold for walkover win (Peter Byrne/PA)
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A medal doesn't define who you are as a person,” said Aidan Walsh. If there is anything I can do to inspire others and help others, it is your values as a person.”
Michaela Walsh added:
``I have only one baby niece, but I wanted to show her that I would never give up on my dreams and keep going. When I take it, hopefully she can look back on it and do whatever she wants to achieve, hopefully she can go and do it." 97}
