Connelly loses out in Gold Coast wrestling opener
The Abronhill teenager, a member of the Tryst Lions Club, was unfortunate to land a tough draw in the 57kg competition on Australia's Gold Coast.
He was beaten on points by Sri Lanka's Divoshan Charles Fernando.
The Games are also over for Stepps boxer Nathaniel Collins.
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Hide AdThe 21-year-old came up against home favourite Harry Garside in his 60kg quarter-final. But despite Collins acquitting himself well, it was the Australian fighter who got the judges' verdict to move through to the semi-finals.
Collins had won his first fight with a majority 3-2 decision over Nauru's Colan Caleb earlier in the week.