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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Staniforth

Rhys McClenaghan ‘relieved’ after hearing he can compete at Commonwealth Games

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Reigning champion Rhys McClenaghan has spoken of his relief after Northern Ireland’s gymnasts won their fight to compete at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The three-strong team, including reigning pommel champion McClenaghan, had been barred by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) because they are licensed to compete for Ireland in international competition.

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