KATY Taylor has received an award for the best female athlete at the inaugural European Games.
The 29-year-old was in Washington at the DAR Constitution Hall to accept the award from the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) on Friday.
Taylor, the reigning Irish, European, World and Olympic champion at lightweight, was humbled by the award for performances at the event, which took place in Baku this summer.
“It’s an absolute privilege to be here in the room with so many incredible athletes and incredible people,” said Taylor.
“I’m just so honoured and humbled to receive this award. I’d like to thank ANOC for such a great evening and such a great honour and I’d like to thank the Olympic Council of Ireland and Pat Hickey for their continued support.
“I’d also like to thank my family. Their support and encouragement throughout the years has been unfailing to me really. I’d be nowhere without them. This is just the icing on the cake for me this year.”
