Motion · S6M-10353 · 6 Sep 2023

Aberdeen Teen Wins Silver at European Boxing Confederation’s School Championships

Lodged by Jackie Dunbar (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen’s Michael Kahl on winning silver at the European Boxing Confederation’s School Championships in Slovenia; notes that the 13-year-old, of Byron Boxing Club in Northfield, represented Scotland as part of a seven-strong team of young boxers; understands that Michael only had six contests heading into the event, and competed closely in the 75kg division final to win silver in a narrow points decision; further understands that, altogether, 385 boxers, 251 boys and 124 girls, competed in the prestigious competition, and that Scotland placed 12th of the 32 nations in the medal table; congratulates Michael on a great achievement, and wishes Byron Boxing Club well going forward.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.