Minister calls for McClenaghan to be allowed compete at Commonwealth Games

Gymnast and fellow athletes told they cannot represent Northern Ireland at the event

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has written to the International Gymnastics Federation on behalf of the gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Photograph: Neil Hall/Inpho
Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has written to the International Gymnastics Federation on behalf of the gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Photograph: Neil Hall/Inpho
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Harry McGee

Harry McGee

Harry McGee is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times