SJAI decides not to extend O’Connor ban

THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) last night decided not to extend the ban on Cian O’Connor to cover domestic competitions.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

John Tynan

Following a meeting of its national executive, Chairman Charles Hanley said the association’s rules did not allow them to suspend the former Olympic gold medallist.

“According to our rules, we do not have a punitive case against O’Connor,” said Hanley.

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