In the round of 32 Sunniva meets Poland in RIng A at approx 18.15 (Polish and Norwegian time). Sunniva box from the blue corner. Here you can find a link to today's matchlist: https://www.european-games.org/sports/boxing/
After two days with training and enjoying the beatiful city of Zakopane, the day all the boxers have been waiting for was here, the draw.. In the 75kg category it is only the two boxers coming to the final that get`s a ticket to next years Olympics in Paris, so it is a hard race. This is the first of three opportunities to qualify. ...
So are we finally here, European Games 2023. This is the first of a total of three opportunities to qualify for the Olympics in Paris next year. To qualify in the 75kg class, you have to make it all the way to the final, so it is a tough way to get a ticket for Paris 2024.
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After a very tough and intense semifinal against Aoife O`Rourke, Grand Prix - Usti Nad Labem ended here for Sunniva. A close and even fight where Aofie was slightly ahaed. Split decision 4-1, Sunniva still hasn`t lost a fight unanimous.
Sunniva is taking huge steps everytime she is in the ring, and we can`t wait to be back...
After two wins on stopp in the second round we are stepping up the game today as we meet the European Champio Aofie O'`Rourke from Ireland. She won a tough battle against Germany yesterday.
The girls have been sparring a few times before in Ireland, so we know this is going to be a real test for Sunniva....
Tonight Sunniva is boxing against the Lithuenian World Champ Gaberiele Stonkute on a galla in Marijampole, Lithuenia. We took the match on a short notice, and we know we are far away from home, but we love to fight, and we always want to meet the best. Where and when doesn`t matter, we are not afraid not loose. We...
Unfortunately it didn`t go as planned, but a good experience that we have learned a lot from. We had a great camp in Canada, and we went straight to Finland to box on the highest level. Almost three weeks "on the road" together with great people.
Now back to the gym!
This weekend Sunniva Hofstad participates in the International GeeBee Tournament in Helsinki, Finland. Lots of good boxing nations are participating, and in Sunniva's class there are 6 boxers.
Time flies.. It feels like we just arrived Montreal, and now we are home again in Norway. Two weeks with great training, sparring and some shopping of course. Coach Ole went home earlier this week, but Sunniva and Madeleine stayed for some more days to finish the camp.
Last sunday we had our only day off during...