Teen boxer eyes up Team GB glory at Youth Olympics

Lily Bassett, a 16-year-old boxer from Tooting in south-west London, has been selected to represent Team GB at the Youth Olympics later this month in Dakar, Senegal. After winning her fourth straight junior European Championship gold medal in Serbia, Bassett beat opponents up to three years older. She will be one of 16 Team GB athletes across sports competing in the Games starting 31 October. Her club coach, Marcus Luther of TM Boxing, said he believes she has the talent to reach the top, comparing her potential to Katie Taylor. Bassett, who aims for a possible spot in the 2028 LA Olympics, is also part of GB Boxing’s “Future Olympic Medal Strategy,” focused on Brisbane 2032 and beyond.