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Gymnastics Ireland Apologizes After Video Shows Black Athlete Overlooked at Competition

  • Video surfaced of a Black gymnast being skipped for a medal at a Gymnastics Ireland event in 2022.
  • The video went viral, sparking outrage and condemnation of racism in sports from athletes like Simone Biles.
  • Gymnastics Ireland issued an apology and committed to reviewing policies to prevent future incidents.
  • The official involved apologized privately but the gymnast's family was dissatisfied with the response.
  • Gymnastics Ireland is working with anti-racism groups and government agencies to address the issue.
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