Silver medal at World Challenge Cup for Rhys McClenaghan

The 2018 Commonwealth gold medallist from Newtownards secured second place with a score of 14.600.

It is the first time the Northern Irish gymnast has competed since undergoing shoulder surgery in November which forced him to miss the European Championships in April.

McClenaghan won pommel horse gold at the European Championships in 2018.

The county Down man’s performance in China was his first competitive outing since the World Championships in Doha last October, when his shoulder troubles led to him missing out on securing a place in the pommel horse final.

The Ireland team member said on Twitter said he was “so happy to be out doing my thing.

“This is a great opportunity to thank everybody who helped me recover from my shoulder surgery and get me back to medal winning form!

“Also thank you all for the support,”