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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States reacts during the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States reacts during the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The Gold Over America Tour has kicked off with Simone Biles at the forefront. World-class gymnasts perform in front of a packed audience to showcase their talents. Likewise, they inspire younger people to take up the sport as a career.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Sunisa Lee and Simone Biles of Team United States look on during warm-ups prior to the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The tour has been very successful to date, but a recent glitch has caused a lot of confusion. The cancellation of two shows has resulted in major outrage over social media with fans hoping for a refund. Biles spoke about how she didn’t know what happened either.
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Simone Biles confused by the cancellation
The tour saw their events in Oklahoma City and Antonio Tx being canceled due to reasons which the public is not aware of. As the events were called off, it left many people helpless as they were not getting refunds for their tickets. Thus, fans were angry at this situation.
Moreover, Biles spoke about not knowing the situation; while knowing it only when the fans knew as well. Being the chief leader of the event, she would be disappointed to know that the event was called off.
Unfortunately I found out when you found out. So they are both equally upsetting. https://t.co/ERuQSegRxy
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) September 25, 2021
Biles seems to be in the news in recent times for different reasons. Her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics events made her face a lot of criticism. However, this tour helped her to relax after a strenuous schedule.
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The Gold Over America tour is a success with different world-class gymnasts performing their skills.
The Tour included all-star gymnasts like Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Laurie Hernandez, who are some of the best athletes in the world. While they called the Tour off in the aforementioned cities, 35 cities got scheduled for the tour. Thus, Biles would hope that the next event won’t be canceled.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 15: Simone Biles of the United States competes in the Balance Beam Final on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena on August 15, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
With the Tour inspiring people to join the sport, Simone Biles and co will hope to entertain the audience in the next event.
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