Castlerea’s own Lisa O’Rourke has just been crowned European Elite 80kg champion, following a thrilling final against 2023 World champion, Russia’s Anastasiia Demurchian in Sofia on Thursday.
The 4-1 split decision was scored: 29:28; 30:27; 30:27; 28:29; 30:26.
Lisa’s path to the top of the podium has included wins over England’s 2025 World Championship silver medalist Emily Asquith and Ukraine’s Iryna Lutsak. Her sister Aoife fights for gold on Friday in the 75kg division.
