‘Devastated’ Lynch considering appeal against Olympic omission

A “devastated” and distraught Denis Lynch last night said he is considering an appeal against the decision yesterday by Horse Sport Ireland to withdraw his nomination for the Olympics.

However, he said “although we have the right to appeal the decision... we have been informed no appeal process is in place”, which he described as “very unusual”.

However, last night, HSI said any appeal must go through the Olympic Council of Ireland. A spokesman said: “Our business is now complete.”