article_snippet.sent: The reality of making that happen is far more complex, of course, and the efforts of Paddy Barnes and Conlan to make it to Rio 2016 are unprecedented.
article_snippet.sent: On Saturday night, the Belfast boys are potentially both one win away from qualifying for next summer's Olympic Games, with Paddy Barnes needing to ensure victory while Conlan must do likewise and depend on another result elsewhere.
article_snippet.sent: Barnes is one victory away from qualifying for 2016 summer games in Rio . '
article_snippet.sent: In addition to hand injuries, which have severely limited his training, Barnes has another battle Barnes must overcome as his bids to become the first Irish boxer ever to reach a third Olympic Games. '
article_snippet.sent: For Barnes, he maintains: 'The Olympic Games is what it's all about, it's every amateur boxer's dream
highlights_snippet.sent: Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan are hoping to qualify for the 2016 games in Rio .
  