Leon Reid, a sprinter who represented Ireland at the Tokyo Games, has been denied entry to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham following a security risk assessment.
In February of this year Reid was given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of allowing his flat to be used to produce crack cocaine. He was sentenced to 21 months, suspended for 18 months, and 220 hours unpaid work for allowing his flat to be used to produce cocaine and for receiving payment.
Reid had been selected to represent Northern Ireland in the 200m event at this month's Commonwealth Games but organisers have denied him entry.
In a statement, Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland said: "Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland (CGNI) is disappointed to confirm that track athlete Leon Reid has been denied entry to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games following a Security Risk Assessment.
"Leon had been selected by CGNI and had been entered into the 200m event prior to the 29th of June deadline. Notification was subsequently received from the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee that he would not be allowed to participate.
"Commonwealth Games NI is currently seeking clarity on any potential appeal mechanism, and the athlete has been offered well-being support as he deals with this news."
