Simone Biles Issues Apology To Riley Gaines, Defends Inclusive Message
The post Simone Biles Issues Apology To Riley Gaines, Defends Inclusive Message appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 01: Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States poses with a necklace in … More the likeness of a goat after competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s All-Around Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty Images After days of online backlash and heated discussions, Simone Biles addressed her previous comments directed at Riley Gaines in a Tuesday morning post on X. “I wanted to follow up from my last tweets. I’ve always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport. The current system doesn’t adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for,” Biles said. “These are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly don’t have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect. I was not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women’s sports. “My objection is to be singling out children for public scrutiny in ways that feel personal and harmful. Individual athletes—especially kids—should never be the focus of criticism of a flawed system they have no control over. I believe sports organizations have a responsibility to come up with rules supporting inclusion while maintaining fair competition. We all want a future for sport that is fair, inclusive, and respectful.” Since tying for 5th with a transgender swimmer at the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views. Last Week’s Online Clash WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 05: Political activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines (C) … More watches as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing the “No Men…
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PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 01: Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States poses with a necklace in … More the likeness of a goat after competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s All-Around Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty Images After days of online backlash and heated discussions, Simone Biles addressed her previous comments directed at Riley Gaines in a Tuesday morning post on X. “I wanted to follow up from my last tweets. I’ve always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport. The current system doesn’t adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for,” Biles said. “These are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly don’t have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect. I was not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women’s sports. “My objection is to be singling out children for public scrutiny in ways that feel personal and harmful. Individual athletes—especially kids—should never be the focus of criticism of a flawed system they have no control over. I believe sports organizations have a responsibility to come up with rules supporting inclusion while maintaining fair competition. We all want a future for sport that is fair, inclusive, and respectful.” Since tying for 5th with a transgender swimmer at the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views. Last Week’s Online Clash WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 05: Political activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines (C) … More watches as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing the “No Men…
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