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While her supporters celebrated her success, Wong left them with an exciting revelation, adding,

“Next stop – Antwerp, Belgium ??.” This announcement undoubtedly thrilled her family and fans, but for those unfamiliar with the recent controversy, it raises questions about what transpired with Wong’s scoring that led to the controversy.

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Scoring controversy in the Gymnastics community

It is very common that in the world of gymnastics, judges strive for objectivity but can inadvertently introduce biases into their scoring. Recent controversy showcases that Gymnasts are evaluated based on comprehensive guidelines and criteria, but interpretations may differ.

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Leanne Wong gained recognition as the 2nd-best all-around gymnast at the 2021 Kitakyushu World Championships and is particularly acclaimed for her floor exercise performances. She successfully secured a bronze at the World Championship of 2021.? No doubt that the top position was claimed by the iconic Simone Biles with a remarkable 30.200 points, whereas Leanne Wong secured the fourth position with 27.350 points. This score significantly impacted her overall standing, as Biles triumphed with 118.450 points, while Wong settled for third place with 111.100 points.

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Her captivating routines have garnered her a dedicated fan base. These devoted fans were left disheartened when they witnessed Wong receiving a low score in the floor exercise. Despite the near-unbeatable performance of Simone Biles, fans of the emerging gymnastics sensation couldn’t help but express their discontent over the judgment. In essence, USA Gymnastics even posted a clip of Wong’s floor exercise routine on their official Instagram account, further fueling the discussion.

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