Scottish Under-20 title for Finn Valley AC’s James Kelly

written by Chris McNulty February 14, 2017

James Kelly was on the move again last weekend to Emirates Indoor Stadium in Glasgow as he won the Scottish Under-20 title.

The Finn Valley AC man, a student at the Royal and Prior in Raphoe, won the Scottish shot title at 15.71, and indications there that there is a 16+ in him with the 6kg as he continues his quest in addition for an 18+ with the 5kg later in season.

Still and under-18, the indications are positive and progressive for the St Johnston man, who is coached by his father, John.

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Scottish Under-20 title for Finn Valley AC’s James Kelly

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