Published 21:56 IST, October 5th 2019
Gymnastics association FIG: Simon Biles disappointed with the grading
Grading system provided to American Simone Biles' new balance beam dismount, drawn criticism from the USA Gymnastics, the sports body want to protect players
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According to reports of international media, gring system provided to American Simone Biles' new balance beam dismount, which has drawn much attention for criticism from USA Gymnastics, whereas sports organization asserted that looking after protection of athletes played an important role in decision making. decision came in front of current month's world championships. According to reports, Biles, who is a four-time Olympic gold medallist expressed her disappointment with ‘H’ difficulty value that was given by International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) who gave element. She felt that she should have received a higher gre.
Simone Biles disappointed with gring
She did double-double dismount which includes two flips and two twists, which was accomplished for first time in US championship held in August. She is expected to get her name in sport’s Code of Points if she performs her historic stunt at worlds in Stuttgart. According to gre card ‘H’ rating is considered to be one value higher than or beam elements described for women in Code, but according to Bilies more difficulty is eugh to credit an even higher rating. 22-year Gymnast decision with a complete explanation on Twitter.
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USA Gymnastics asks support for Biles
In a statement on Friday, she said that re is more risk in making land on double saltos for beam dismounts which is followed by a potential landing on neck. She furr emphasized that re have been several incidents in Code when a decision was me to protect gymnasts, at same time preserve direction of discipline. USA Gymnastics are discontent about evaluation system that is given for dismount and wants FIG to give more support to Biles' commitments to game.
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International Gymnastics Federation gave its statement
national body in its statement on Twitter said, “ USA Gymnastics respectfully disagrees with value assigned to balance beam dismount... that was submitted on behalf of Simone Biles," as quoted by ANI. y furr said that wellbeing of competitors is constantly a top priority for us and game, however, y agreed that skill should be given merit in accordance to its value. y appreciated Simone, calling her an amazing gymnast who continues to grow and challenge rm with her invative and technical ability and kills, national body supports her for her efforts. Simone Biles has won 20 world medals which start with her campaign in qualification rounds on Saturday.
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Inputs from AP
20:39 IST, October 5th 2019