August 11th 2024.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles, who represented the US in the recent Paris Olympics, has found herself in a difficult situation. Despite her impressive performance and winning a bronze medal in the women's floor final, she was forced to return it due to a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Her score of 13.666 had been upgraded by 0.1 after an appeal from her team, which pushed her up to third place. However, it was later discovered that the appeal was made outside the designated one-minute time frame, leading to her being demoted back to fifth place. This decision left USA gymnastics devastated, and her teammate Simone Biles expressed her disappointment and frustration by taking a break from social media for her mental health.
But the controversy didn't end there. Chiles' sister, Jazmin, revealed that her sibling had been receiving racist messages on social media, causing her immense distress. Despite Biles choosing not to comment on the ruling, Jazmin spoke out against the decision and asked for prayers for her sister. She also shed light on the racism that still exists in the world and how it has affected her sister.
Jazmin clarified that she didn't believe racism was the sole reason for her sister's medal being stripped, but it was undoubtedly a contributing factor in the vile comments she received. She urged people to stop making negative and hurtful remarks and to instead focus on the fact that her sister had been wronged in this situation.
The US Olympic Committee also released a statement condemning the abuse that Chiles had faced on social media and standing in support of her. They expressed their disappointment in the ruling and defended Chiles' integrity both on and off the competition floor.
It's a heartbreaking situation for Chiles and her team, as well as for all those who have witnessed the racism and discrimination she has faced. Let us all join in supporting and uplifting her during this challenging time and stand against any form of hate or injustice.
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