Northern Ireland’s gymnasts win their fight to compete at Commonwealth Games Rhys McClenaghan shot to prominence when he beat Olympic champion Max Whitlock to win gold on the Gold Coast in 2018. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Northern Ireland gymnasts cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games Rhys McClenaghan, Eamon Montgomery and Ewan McAteer were told last month that they would not be permitted to compete in Birmingham Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2022
Irish Olympian Rhys McClenaghan shares smiley snaps with Katie Taylor and hails her as the 'greatest' The gymnast shared a snap alongside the boxing legend on social media and the pair were all smiles. Irish Mirror · Jun 23, 2022
Northern Ireland Minister hopeful of gymnastics resolution after athletes barred from Commonwealth Games A number of Irish athletes have been barred from the games over their Northern Irish status. Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2022
Jack Chambers slams FIG over Commonwealth Games ban for Rhys McClenaghan The Minister for Sport says the Irish Government are unhappy with the decision not to allow three Northern Ireland gymnasts compete in Birmingham and wants a change of heart in the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement Irish Mirror · May 31, 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022: Banning Northern Irish gymnasts ‘contravenes Good Friday Agreement’ Politicians of the Northern Ireland Assembly have united behind demands for the trio of athletes who have previously represented Ireland to be allowed to compete at the Commonwealths in July The Independent UK · May 31, 2022
Gymnasts could have to ‘renounce Irish nationality’ to compete at Commonwealth Games Gymnasts from Northern Ireland may be forced to renounce their Irish nationality on their licences if they want to take part ion the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham Daily Mirror · May 29, 2022
Will Wimbledon be exhibition event rather than biggest tennis tournament of the year? - Susan Egelstaff IT is ironic that much of the talk during the first week of the French Open has been about a Grand Slam tournament that is still weeks away. The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022: Olympic Federation of Ireland hits out at Northern Ireland gymnasts' ban "The OFI Athletes’ Commission is calling on FIG to reverse its decision based on the specific realities of Northern Ireland, and the welfare of the athletes implicated." Belfast Live · May 28, 2022
Irish Olympian Rhys McClenaghan blocked from competing at Commonwealth Games McClenaghan competed for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics but has been blocked from competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Irish Mirror · May 26, 2022
Rhys McClenaghan denied chance to defend Commonwealth Games title in shock ruling The sport’s international governing body has been accused of disregarding the Good Friday Agreement The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Rhys McClenaghan speaks out over Commonwealth Games ban The 22-year-old is one of three gymnasts who have been told they cannot compete for Northern Ireland in Birmingham Belfast Live · May 26, 2022
Rhys McClenaghan banned from competing at Commonwealth Games Defending Pommel Horse champion Rhys McClenaghan is one of three NI gymnasts who have been told they can't compete in Birmingham Belfast Live · May 26, 2022