Lynch decision looms

Show jumper Denis Lynch’s bid to be reinstated in the Olympics will be heard at 8pm this evening by a three-man panel set up by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in London, with the finding expected to be announced tomorrow.

Lynch wants CAS to overturn the withdrawal of his Olympic nomination by Horse Sport Ireland after his horse Lantinus was disqualified at the German Nations Cup show three weeks ago.

The Tipperary rider was replaced by Cian O’Connor and both riders have been invited to attend tonight’s hearing.