{"id":223198,"date":"2025-10-24T18:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/223198\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T18:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:20:18","slug":"report-finds-flags-and-sectarian-grievances-hindering-ni-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/223198\/","title":{"rendered":"Report finds flags and sectarian grievances \u2018hindering NI boxing\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Equality Commission review identified significant gaps in fairness, inclusivity and governance within Ulster boxingBoxer Daryl Clarke got a five-figure payout after he said he was excluded from NI\u2019s 2022 Commonwealth Games team because of his identity\n<\/p>\n

\"Daryl<\/p>\n

Daryl Clarke brought proceedings after claiming he was excluded from the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to his religious and cultural identity<\/p>\n

According to a report by the Equality Commission, flags and sectarian grievances are \u2018hindering NI boxing\u2019.<\/p>\n

The review comes after boxer Daryl Clarke claimed he was excluded from the 2022 Commonwealth Games team because of his identity.<\/p>\n

The Ulster Boxing council paid Clarke a five-figure sum without an admission of Liability.<\/p>\n

The report also cites the continued display of flags, emblems and identity symbols at events, and a lack of formal procedures for reporting harassment and discrimination.<\/p>\n

Ciar\u00e1n Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph journalist Niamh Campbell to discuss the case.<\/p>\n

Flags and sectarian grievances are ‘hindering NI boxing’ <\/p>\n

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