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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Gymnastics – Artistic – Women’s Team – Final – Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States during the Women’s Team Final REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Gymnastics – Artistic – Women’s Team – Final – Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States during the Women’s Team Final REUTERS/Mike Blake
The last couple of days have been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for Team USA gymnast Simone Biles. The 24-year old is widely regarded as one of the most decorated gymnasts to participate in the Olympic Games. But her decision to opt out of the recent team gymnastics and all-around competition finals came as a shock to viewers across the globe.
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Simone Biles smiles at a teammate during the final day of women’s competition in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., June 27, 2021. Picture taken June 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
The Ohio-born athlete received massive support on social media after making this huge call. She chose to put her mental health ahead of her Olympic obligations and she deserves credit for that.
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But there have been certain celebrities and public figures who have different opinions on the same. However, media outlets back in Russia have not held back in their criticism of the American youngster.
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Russian media criticize Simone Biles’ decision to skip Tokyo Olympics final
Russian newspaper Sport Express was one of the few outlets to express their displeasure over Simone’s decision to skip the final. Here’s what they wrote in the latest edition of their daily paper.
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“But is [withdrawing] what the leader of his national team should do in the final of the Olympics. Simply put – Biles could not stand it. Including the pressure of the Russian team. Well, if the opponent needs to be removed in this way – why not.”
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Gymnastics – Artistic – Women’s Team – Final – Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States during the Women’s Team Final REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
“Just two years ago in Stuttgart at the World Championships, she took five gold medals out of six.?But if things are really that serious – the Olympic end of the 24-year-old American star is in danger of becoming inglorious,” the report read.
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Furthermore, other outlets in Europe are aiming below-the-belt digs at Biles claiming that her past history with doping is the real reason behind her mental exhaustion. We’re not sure about the authenticity of such claims but we must give Simone the benefit of doubt right as she focuses on her mental health.
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