Lucy Byrne Wins Gold

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Lucy Byrne, from Hamilton, on winning gold at the Boxing Scotland Development Championships; notes that, at the age of 11, she is the youngest and only female amateur boxer from Johnny Sullivans Boxing Performance Centre (Sully’s), which is based in Kirkintilloch; commends the coaching staff for their dedication to boxing and for encouraging young people to progress in the sport as well as their efforts to attract more female boxers; recognises Lucy's determination and enthusiasm for boxing and for encouraging other young girls to participate through her inspiring attitude and commitment in a male-dominated sport; wishes Lucy well with her future and achieving her goals, and notes that Boxing Scotland, which organised the championships, is the national governing body of amateur boxing, overseeing more than 120 affiliated members in addition to selecting and preparing Scottish boxers to compete internationally.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 6 Con 2 Lab 1 Reform 1 Ind 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-01929 by reference.