She lost to World Champion and No. 2 seed, Qian Li.
Roscommon boxer Aoife O'Rourke has missed out on a place in the quarter-finals at the Olympics.
The 23 year old 2019 European champion lost out to former world middleweight champion, and number 2 seed, Qian Li of China on a unanimous decision in Tokyo.
🥊RESULT🥊
— IABA (@IABABOXING) July 28, 2021
A brilliant,determined performance from @AoifeORourke11 on her Olympic debut as she pushed the #2 seed all the way but doesn't get the nod from the judges.
It's been quite the journey from Castlerea to Tokyo & we are beyond proud!🇮🇪🥊#IABA #TeamIreland #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/nkdXqP7U3T
Earlier, Kurt Walker advanced to the quarter-finals of the men's featherweight.
He shocked Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov on a split decision to set up a medal bout on Friday.