Two IT Sligo Sports Scholarship students struck gold at the second annual Open Martial Arts Intervarsity Championships at University College, Dublin.
Liam Codd and Michael Whelan won a total of three gold medals in kickboxing.
Liam, who’s studying Public Health & Health Promotion (4th Year) at the Institute, won gold in the +75kg semi contact and +75kg light continuous contact categories.
Michael, who’s a third-year student in Recreation & Leisure, was the winner of the -75kg light continuous contact event. Both students are from Sligo.
The Sports Scholarship scheme has been in operation at IT Sligo since 2003. It provides financial and mentoring support to athletes of outstanding talent, many of whom may have already represented IT Sligo, their county or Ireland in their respective sports.
Recipients are supported by IT Sligo in keeping up their sporting commitments at the same time as pursuing their educational commitments and goals.
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IT Sligo sports scholarship students Michael Whelan & Paul Codd display their gold medals from the recent Open Martial Arts Intervarsities in Dublin