RHYS McCLENAGHAN'S GOLD MEDAL

Early day motion 1161, tabled 16 April 2018 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 13 members.

That this House offers sincere congratulations to Commonwealth Champion Rhys McClenaghan; notes the first gold medal for Northern Ireland outside the sports in which that part of the UK usually excels, thus demonstrating a great improvement of sports development in Northern Ireland; thanks Rhys' family and friends for the support they have given him which has enabled Rhys to work towards this wonderful achievement; further thanks his home club, Rathgael Gymnastics Club for the work and effort it has poured in to him; and finally extends its sincere hope for a long and dazzling career for Rhys, looking towards Tokyo 2020 for more success.

Signatures by party: DUP 7, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Labour 1.