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Commonwealth Games 2022: Olympic Federation of Ireland hits out at Northern Ireland gymnasts' ban

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) has joined calls for the Federation International de Gymnastique (FIG) to reverse its decision to block Northern Ireland gymnasts from competing at this year's Commonwealth Games.

Gymnastics body suggests NI athletes change Irish registration for Commonwealth Games

An international gymnastics body has suggested that three gymnasts from Northern Ireland change their Irish registration in order to compete at the Commonwealth Games in July.

Gymnastics body sets out rationale for shock block of Northern Irish competitors

The Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) also said that it had set out its current position in writing to both UK and Irish sports authorities as long ago as 2017.

Politicians criticise decision to block McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games

Politicians north and south of the Border have criticised the decision not to let Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and two other athletes compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Northern Ireland gymnasts told to switch nationality for Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland's leading gymnasts have been told they must switch nationality if they wish to compete at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Decision to block Rhys McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games ‘wrong’

Politicians north and south of the border have criticised the decision not to let Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and two other athletes compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games block blow ‘devastating’ for Rhys McClenaghan and Team NI

The pommel horse champion is part of a three-strong gymnastics squad that was selected to represent Team NI.

Rhys McClenaghan denied chance to defend Commonwealth Games title

Rhys McClenaghan has been barred from defending his gymnastics title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in a shock ruling by the sport’s international ruling body.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: Olympic Federation of Ireland hits out at Northern Ireland gymnasts' ban

Gymnastics body suggests NI athletes change Irish registration for Commonwealth Games

Gymnastics body sets out rationale for shock block of Northern Irish competitors

Politicians criticise decision to block McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland gymnasts told to switch nationality for Commonwealth Games

Decision to block Rhys McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games ‘wrong’

Commonwealth Games block blow ‘devastating’ for Rhys McClenaghan and Team NI

Rhys McClenaghan denied chance to defend Commonwealth Games title