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Rhys McClenaghan will be joined by Eamon Montgomery and Ewan McAteer in Birmingham

NI gymnasts can compete at Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland's gymnasts have won their fight to compete at next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Rhys McClenaghan hopes to yet defend his pommel title

Northern Ireland gymnasts told to switch nationality

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.

other sport • 27 May 22

Ivan Kuliak had to settle for bronze as Ukraine's Illia Kovtun won gold

Kuliak would 'do the same' with Z pro-Russia symbol

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak says he has no regrets over wearing a symbol in support of the invasion of Ukraine on the podium following a World Cup event in Doha on Saturday.

other sport • 08 Mar 22

The FIG slammed Ivan Kuliak for his "shocking behaviour"

Investigation opened into Russian gymnast's symbol

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said it will open disciplinary proceedings against Russian artistic gymnast Ivan Kuliak for his "shocking behaviour" in displaying a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine during an event.

other sport • 07 Mar 22

The pommel horse is disinfected at the Kitakyushu City General Gymnasium

McClenaghan thrown by Covid delay and 'slippery' horse

Rhys McClenaghan could not hide his frustration after failing to make the pommel horse final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan on Wednesday.

other sport • 20 Oct 21

Emma Slevin qualifies for World Gymnastics final

Emma Slevin has become the first Irish gymnast to qualify for the coveted All Around finals of the World Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan.

other sport • 19 Oct 21

Simone Biles testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee on the Inspector General's report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation

Simone Biles: I should have quit gymnastics pre-Tokyo

Four-time Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles believes she should have "quit way before" the Tokyo Games.

other sport • 28 Sep 21

Tokyo 2020: Biles back home in Houston

Simone Biles has said she is delighted to be home in the US after her tumultuous appearance at the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympics • 06 Aug 21

Simone Biles secured bronze on return to action

Tokyo 2020: Biles secures bronze on return to action

Simone Biles returned to centre stage at the Tokyo Olympics to claim a bronze medal in the women's beam.

Olympics • 03 Aug 21

Biles won a team silver in the all-around

Tokyo 2020: Biles to compete in balance beam final

USA gymnastics has confirmed that Simone Biles will compete in Tuesday's balance beam final at the Olympic Games.

Olympics • 02 Aug 21

Simone Biles has now withdrawn from all but one final in Tokyo

Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles withdraws from floor final

Simone Biles has withdrawn from Monday's women's floor final at the Tokyo Olympics.

Gymnastics • 01 Aug 21

Simone Biles appears doubtful to take part in the four individual finals for which she has qualified next week

Tokyo 2020: Biles hits back at critics over quit claims

Simone Biles has hit back at critics who claimed she quit after pulling out of the women's gymnastics team final on Tuesday after the first rotation.

Olympics • 30 Jul 21

Rory McIlroy said he understood the heavy burden on Simone Biles

Tokyo 2020: McIlroy backs withdrawal decision by Biles

US gymnast Simone Biles did the right thing by withdrawing from events at the Tokyo Olympics if she was not in the right frame of mind to compete, former world golf number one Rory McIlroy has said.

Olympics • 29 Jul 21

USA Gymnastics said Simone Biles is yet to decide whether to withdraw from her four individual finals

Tokyo 2020: Biles withdraws from all-around final

US gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's women's all-around final, USA Gymnastics has confirmed.

Olympics • 28 Jul 21

'I just didn't want to go on' - Biles on withdrawal

Simone Biles' bid to claim her first Olympic gold of the Tokyo Games suffered a setback as she was forced to withdraw after one rotation of the women's team final.

Olympics • 27 Jul 21

Tokyo 2020: Meg Ryan misses out in the all around

Meg Ryan did not progress in the all around after finishing in 25th place in her subdivision at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo.

Olympics • 25 Jul 21

Rhys McClenaghan was satisfied with his routine

Tokyo 2020: Impressive McClenaghan qualifies for final

Rhys McClenaghan shone in qualification for the pommel horse final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with his score of 15.266 the second highest overall.

Olympics • 15 Aug 21

Tokyo 2020: Day 1 recap

The first official day of action at Tokyo 2020 saw rowers, cyclists and boxers among the Team Ireland athletes in action.

Olympics • 24 Jul 21

Rhys McClenaghan

Rhys McClenaghan secured his spot at the Paris Games when becoming World Champion in the Men's pommel in October 2023. This was the sole automatic qualification event for his event.

Gymnastics • 22 Jul 24

Ryan's qualification was only confirmed last week

Ryan trying to find 'balance' in Olympic year

Gymnast Meg Ryan says that qualification for the Tokyo Olympics made all of her sacrifices worth it as she prepares for the start of the Games later this month.

Olympics • 07 Jul 21

Emma Slevin in action at the European Championships

Slevin: 'We're coming up and making history'

Irish gymnast Emma Slevin reflects on a breakthrough European Championships, taking an alternative sporting path to her twin sister Kate and the "bravery" her peers showed by taking a stand last weekend.

other sport • 01 May 21

Adam Steele: "It's very intimidating because these guys are the best in the world"

Steele relishing the buzz of reaching a European final

After becoming the first Irish male Irish gymnast to make a European Senior All-Around Final, Adam Steele was glad to be competing with the elite of the sport.

other sport • 24 Apr 21