03/08/2026
🇮🇪 TEAM IRELAND – WKO WORLD KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS 🇮🇪
Billy's Emerald Kickboxing Gym Wolfhound Muay Thai Underground Combat Sports Club Toppro Carlow birr K-1 kickboxing and self defence club
What an incredible few days representing Ireland at the WKO World Kickboxing Championships.
Every fighter who stepped onto the mats wore the Irish colours with pride, courage and determination. Whether bringing home gold, silver or bronze, or simply giving everything in every round, every member of Team Ireland can hold their head high. The standard of competition was outstanding, and every athlete represented themselves, their clubs and their country with honour.
One of the biggest highlights of the championships wasn't just the medals—it was the team spirit. Fighters from clubs all over Ireland stood shoulder to shoulder, encouraging one another, supporting one another and celebrating each other's successes. Win or lose, everyone got behind every Irish competitor, creating a fantastic team atmosphere that made everyone proud to be part of Team Ireland.
A huge thank you also goes to all of the parents, families and supporters who travelled to the championships. Your encouragement from the sidelines, your help throughout the week, and the way you supported not only your own fighters but every Irish competitor was simply outstanding. The teamwork and friendships shown by everyone made this trip even more special.
A massive congratulations to every single member of the WKO Ireland Kickboxing Team. You represented Ireland with pride, professionalism and respect, and you should all be extremely proud of your achievements.
Thank you to WKO Ireland, the coaches, officials, volunteers and everyone who helped make the championships such a memorable experience.
Now it's time to celebrate the achievements from our Irish team!
🥇 Gold Medalists: = 23🥇
Sarah Walshe (Toppro Carlow) LK🥇
Saoirse Hogan Balfe (Toppro Carlow)LK K1 🥇🥇
Nina Majchrzak (Wolfhound MT) TB🥇🥇
Jamie Todd (Wolfhound MT) Rookies k1 🥇
Jake Walsh (Wolfhound MT) LK 🥇
David Pacud (Emerald) LC FC 🥇🥇
Cillian Freeman (Emerald) BL🥇
Filipe Nunes (Birr k-1) LK K1 SBL 🥇🥇🥇
Jack Kirwan (Birr k-1) K1 K1🥇🥇
Conor Hynes (Birr k-1) FC & LC 🥇🥇
Alan Ginson (Birr k-1) LC 🥇
Scott Carey (Birr k-1 )FC 🥇
Dawid Rusiniak (Underground) K1 SB LC🥇🥇🥇
🥈 Silver Medalists: = 11🥈
Sarah Walshe (Toppro Carlow) FC 🥈
Jake Walsh (Wolfhound MT) K1 🥈
Nina Majchrzak (Wolfhound MT)🥈
Cillian Freeman (Emerald)SBL 🥈
David Pacud (Emerald)LC 🥈
Scott Carey (Birr k-1) k1 🥈
Alan Ginson (Birr k-1)SBL FC LC 🥈🥈🥈
Jack Kirwan (Birr k-1) SB LK 🥈🥈
🥉 Bronze Medalists: =3🥉
David Pacud (Emerald) LK 🥉
Alan Ginson (Birr k-1) k1 🥉
Jake Walsh (Wolfhound MT) TB 🥉
🇮🇪 Well done Team Ireland – you did your country proud! 🇮🇪
