‘I nearly felt my granda’s presence looking down on me’: Michaela Walsh on boxing’s circle of life ahead of Glasgow return

West Belfast boxer Michaela Walsh is returning to Glasgow for her fourth Commonwealth Games appearance, where she will defend her featherweight crown. The Irish athlete reflects on how 12 years have passed since she won silver at her debut Commonwealth Games, also held in Glasgow. Walsh described the experience as a full-circle moment, emotionally evoking the memory of her late grandfather while preparing for the competition.