Scots Bag Gold and Two Silvers at DSNI Boccia Challenger 

Three players headed over to Antrim (Northern Ireland) to represent Scotland at the DSNI Boccia Challenger event over the weekend (15-16 March).  

Both Alex Medley (Perth and Kinross) and Kayleigh Brown (Ayrshire) played in the BC2 category whilst Fiona Muirhead (South Lanarkshire) competed in the BC4. 

It was a great first day (Saturday 15th) from the Scots over in Northern Ireland. Alex remained undefeated throughout his first three games, taking the win over James Clowes (3-1), fellow Scot Kayleigh (7-4) and Tomas Martin (5-3). 

Kayleigh and Fiona both took two wins and one loss to keep them right in the hunt for their respective titles ahead of their Sunday fixtures. Kayleigh got the better over Sian Jones (16-0) and Scott Cromie (8-0), whilst Fiona beat William Auld (10-1) and Lewis Crawford (3-1), losing her final game 2-3 to Jayne Milligan.  

Sunday (16th) saw the conclusion of the Disability Sport NI Boccia Challenger event at Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. The three Scottish Players came into the day with strong chances at winning medals and duly delivered. 

In the BC2 classification, Alex followed up on the previous day’s undefeated showing to take home the title by producing an 8-4 win over Scott Cromie and a 5-2 win over Sian Jones. 

Kayleigh ensured it would be a Scottish one-two on the podium with her own very fine displays in her victories over James Clowes (4-1) and Tomas Martin (12-0). A brilliant display over the weekend from both players. 

In the BC4 classification, Fiona continued her own strong performances with a very measured and composed victory over the previously undefeated Penny Froude (4-1). This result meant the top three athletes had all beaten each other and the medals would be decided on points difference. Subsequently, Fiona narrowly missed out on gold but took home a well-earned silver medal on her return to competition.  

Further congratulations must go to the strong contingent of Scottish officials that travelled over to assist in the running of the event. They all performed brilliantly over the weekend. 

 

Full Result –  

BC1 

1st – Richard Armstrong (England) 

2nd – Rachel Bailey (Wales) 

3rd – Darryl Pie (Northern Ireland) 

 

BC2 

1st – Alex Medley (Scotland/P&K) 

2nd – Kayleigh Brown (Scotland /Ayrshire) 

3rd – Thomas Martin (Wales) 

  

BC3 

1st – Rafael Young / David Ellis (England) 

2nd – Lee Madison / Chris Foster (England) 

3rd – Robyn McBride / Davy McBride (Northern Ireland) 

 

BC4 

1st – Penny Froude (England) 

2nd – Fiona Muirhead (Scotland/South Lanarkshire) 

3rd – Jayne Milligan (Northern Ireland)