Overview
- He was slated to be the lone American man in the all-around in Jakarta, leaving the U.S. without an entry after his withdrawal.
- USA Gymnastics confirmed the decision came with input from medical staff and coaches following the injury in pre-competition warm-ups.
- Coach Syque Caesar said Hong jammed his foot on a floor element and the pain intensified through the warm-up session.
- EssentiallySports reported Hong left the arena on crutches after exiting the competition.
- Other U.S. men continued on individual events, with Kameron Nelson (floor), Patrick Hoopes (pommel horse), Donnell Whittenburg (rings and parallel bars), and Brody Malone (high bar) vying for apparatus finals; Hong is the reigning U.S. all-around champion and a 2024 Olympic team bronze medalist who also missed Pan Ams earlier this year due to illness.