Sinn Féin Councillor Conor Maskey spoke of North Belfast’s pride in local Boxer Paddy Barnes after winning another Gold Medal, this time in Delhi’s Commonwealth Games.
Barnes defeated the raining Commonwealth champion by a score of 8-4 in an impressive final performance.
Speaking after the victory, Cllr Conor Maskey said;
“Paddy Barnes’ victory today adds to his historical status among amateur boxers in Belfast. This latest Gold medal is in addition to his European Gold and Olympic Bronze in recent times.
“Belfast City Council is quite rightly hosting an evening soon for Paddy, his family, friends, coaches and fellow boxers which will give civic recognition to his achievements in the sport.”
“His dedication and success in the sport continues to be an inspiration to younger sports people across the city and lifts their expectations of themselves and what they can achieve, given the proper application.
“North Belfast is duly proud of Paddy and will ensure a tremendous welcome when he returns from Delhi.”
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly also added his congratulations to Paddy Barnes saying it was fantastic boost for North Belfast.
“I want to extend the warmest congratulations to Paddy from the people of North Belfast on his latest boxing success. Paddy is an example to us all of how hard work and determination can pay off in the sporting arena,” said Kelly.
“This comes as a fantastic boost to the community of North Belfast and I’m delighted for Paddy and his family. We are all behind Paddy in his promising boxing career and want to wish him every success for the future.”
No comments:
Post a Comment