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The 2024 Olympic year has ignited excitement across all sports. For American gymnastics fans, the 2024 season kicks off with the Winter Cup 2024. Scheduled from February 23–25, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, it marks the beginning of a journey toward the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Favorite icons such as Gabby Douglas, Trinity Thomas, Skye Blakely, Shane Wiskus, Yul Moldauer, and Brody Malone are stars gearing up for the exciting challenge.

Jordan Chiles, the renowned Olympian who has often been a celebrated name on Team USA, was also set to make her 2024 season debut at the Winter Cup 2024 showdown. However, days before the event, Jordan Chiles pulled out due to an upsetting injury. Despite the anticipation of seeing her, the community rallied behind the icon after her withdrawal.

Jordan Chiles shares an update about her injury

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On her X platform, Jordan Chiles shared an update with her fans that she had injured her shoulder. She shared that this injury has impacted her ability to train effectively, leading up to the Winter Cup, leaving her disappointed. Chiles revealed her frustration about not being able to perform for her fans. However, she acknowledged that injuries are a part of sports, including gymnastics.

Despite her disappointment, she accepts the situation and remains positive. Jordan Chiles ended the message with a heartfelt note, saying, “Can’t wait to show you what we have cookin’. Just a little while longer. See you soon! Cheering on all of the girls competing! BRING IT!” This heartfelt note gathered the gymternet community as they offered the icon their support.

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Gymnastics fans rally behind the icon with heartfelt support

Fans of Jordan Chiles and gymnastics swarmed the comment section, offering her well wishes, support, and words of comfort as she recovers. One fan, hoping to see the star recover and dominate the floor, again wrote,

While another person, heartbroken about her injury, shared,

Another fan shared wholesome and positive advice, writing,

While one fan said,

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Another fan even acknowledged the painful ordeal shoulder injuries, stating,

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With the community offering her their kind words, fans now await her return for the gymnastics season and anticipate her grand comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Who are you rooting for in the Winter Cup 2024? Comment below!

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