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Privately, some athletes and coaches have spoken about their discomfort competing under the Ulster Banner. Presumably, those thoughts have also been shared with Commonwealth Games officialdom.

The threats emerged following publicity over a proposal to replace the Ulster Banner flag currently used to represent Northern Ireland athletes taking part in the Commonwealth Games.

The Ulster Banner contains a red cross on a white background, with a crown, star and red hand in the centre. Originally designed in 1923, it went on to become Northern Ireland's official flag ...