Ten boxers have been confirmed to represent Ireland at the Paris Games, with Tokyo medallists Kelly Harrington and Aidan Walsh returning in pursuit of further glory.
Ireland will field boxers in all women's categories at the tournament, which runs from July 27 to August 10, with Harrington, Aoife O'Rourke, Dinah Moorhouse, Grainne Walsh, Jennifer Lehane and Aidan's sister Michaela Walsh all competing in France.
In the men's division, Aidan Walsh will be joined by Dean Clancy, Jude Gallagher and Jack Marley.
The qualifiers will take place at the Arena Paris Nord, while the semi-finals and finals will be held at the iconic Roland Garros stadium.
Boxing is Ireland's most successful Olympic sport, boasting 18 of the country's 38 medals.
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“This will be my second Olympics and I can't wait,” said Harrington, who won gold three years ago.
“The team size is big, we have 10 boxers, it's great. The biggest difference between Tokyo and this Olympics is that there are spectators and it's loud, so it's important to control your emotions.”
“It's nice to be part of history. This year marks the 100th year that an Irish team has competed in the Olympics so we're already part of history.”
So far, 76 players have been selected to represent the Irish national team in Paris.
The tournament will run from July 24th to August 11th, with the opening ceremony taking place on July 26th.
Ireland national team selection
Women's 50kg: Dinah Moorhouse (Bray)
Women's 54kg: Jennifer Lehane, Ashbourne, County Meath
Women's 57kg: Michaela Walsh (Belfast)
Women's 60kg: Kelly Harrington (Dublin)
Women's 66kg: Grainne Walsh (Tullamore)
Women's 75kg: Aoife O'Rourke (Castlerea)
Men's 57kg: Jude Gallagher, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone
Men's 63.5kg: Dean Clancy (Sligo)
Men's 71kg: Aidan Walsh (Belfast)
Men's 92kg: Jack Marley (Sallynoggin, Dublin)
