Irish sprinter Leon Reid is out of the Commonwealth Games having been deemed a security risk by organisers and denied entry.
Reid, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, was due to represent Northern Ireland in the 200m event in Birmingham having medalled in the Games in 2018 - Northern Ireland's first athletics medal in 28 years.
The 27-year-old was found guilty earlier this year of permitting his flat in Bristol to be used to produce crack cocaine and for receiving payment.
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He was one of 18 men charged with drugs and firearms offences last year, all of which Reid denied.
He was sentenced to 21 months, suspended for 18 months and 220 hours unpaid work.
Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland stated: "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."
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