In the ongoing Core Hydration Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, the gymnastics fans will not witness Suni Lee doing the uneven bars exercise. As per the update hosted by the USA Gymnastics, the reigning Olympic all-around champion does not hold the required qualification to go with the exercise in the XL Center in Hartford.

Rather, she will have to show her mastery in the rest of the events as the current scenario dictates. However, after a disastrous show in the Winter Cup this February, such a blow may not do justice to Suni Lee’s goal to appear in the Paris Olympics. Her fans are also feeling disappointed about the issue.

In one such showcase, the X-handle, Kojo has termed the entire fiasco ‘worrying’. Further, the fan has no idea about the backstory, explaining Suni Lee’s missing the routine. That led the X-handle penning, “I mean I don’t see any reason why they wouldn’t let her compete bars.“

The fans had been wishing to watch Suni Lee doing the uneven bars in the Core Hydration Classic. But as of now, there is no positive light on the matter. Yet, the move was quite expected, especially after Suni Lee’s return from her ailing kidney issue that had kept her away from the gymnastics mat at the last season’s business end. 

Setbacks and determination: Suni Lee’s journey back to elite gymnastics

While dealing with the liver issue, Suni Lee made a hearty attempt in August last year but confined herself only to the vault and beam exercises. Later, the 21-year-old gymnast bowed out from the US World Championships and Pan American Games because of her illness. However, this year she brought the zeal, announcing her return to elite gymnastics, and the Winter Cup was the first one after the break. 

But in the Winter Cup, the Midwest Gym trainee attempted only the uneven bars and the balance beam exercise. However, her performances couldn’t lift her through the points table in both schedules. At first, in the uneven bars, Suni jeopardized her chance with 11.800 points, heavily penalized for her fall.

Later, on the balance beam as well, she slipped several times, increasing her fans’ heartbeat. Such drawbacks left her with no option to feature in the Baku World Cup. And her possibility of getting “The Lee” move registered ate the dust. Again, a similar situation appeared yesterday. 

Yesterday, in her podium training, Suni Lee tried the full-twisting, laid-out Jaeger or “The Lee” on the uneven bars. However, she couldn’t manage the timely grab and dismount of the bars as a fall soon caught her at the end. Several fans remained skeptical after that, thinking about her health. Now, the modified list from USA Gymnastics has confirmed that the Tokyo Olympics all-around champion will not compete in four events in XL Center. Meanwhile, that update has forced several fans to think about her Paris Olympics chances. 

Suni Lee leaves a question mark on her title defense in the Olympics

Now in the changed situation, Suni Lee will have to prove her readiness on the uneven bars in front of the selection committee before the 2024 Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships. That contest would lead her to the ultimate gymnastics trial to enter the women’s team for the Paris Olympics. However, such a complicated route can raise doubts about the form. A bunch of gymnastics’ fans did the same on X. 

The X-handle, Brittany G questioned the episodes of the events. As per the handle, such an abrupt petition to appear on the uneven bars later may disrupt the gymnast’s chance. Indicating that, the tweet reads, “This seems unwise if she wants to actually make the Olympic team.”

 The X-handle, gym fan echoed the same sentiment. Furthermore, the rapidness of the situation amazed the fan. So, gym fan penned, “Holy shit- how likely is that to happen? Should I be worried or no”. To add to the worry part, someone brought down the incident of Suni Lee’s fall yesterday that grabbed the limelight. As per the fans, a light exercise could have saved Suni Lee from the fall and ultimately, her chance in the contests.

Arguing over performing the Lee schedule, the X-handle, Andrea G, J. D. connected the entire issue with Suni Lee’s health. “Was it just the “Lee” that was the podium training problem? Why not do a layout Jaegar or shorter routine? Unless there’s a health reason that becomes 100% resolved, I don’t see the committee accepting a petition,” the X-handle claimed. However, nothing can be added to the probability of such things’ occurrence. But what is Suni Lee’s chance to do the rest of the three exercises? 

The X-handle, Adex stepped out with a similar question. However, as per the released schedule, Suni Lee will appear in the floor exercise in the Core Hydration Classic this time. So, to watch her doing all four exercises in the elite contests, the fans will need to wait a few more days as before the 2024 Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships, Suni Lee will take her chance to prove her readiness.