Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu has just rolled out a message to USA star gymnast rival Jordan Chiles after the latter was stripped of her bronze medal.
The news comes after Romania appeared to the Court of Arbitration for Sport which allowed Barbosu to reclaim her bronze medal at this year’s Paris Olympics. The message published mentioned the following.
The fact that the athlete’s win came at the expense of the American star has left an ill feeling in many people’s minds.
This is why Barbosu took to her account on social media to share her thoughts on the matter.
The bombshell verdict did leave many stunned as USA chiefs appealed against the decision that they felt was unfair. But their appeal was rejected, stripping Chiles of the bronze medal in the end.
The news has spread widespread criticism and outrage from the American camp that included Chiles’ team member and gymnast Simone Biles. Meanwhile. Chile’s older sister feels it’s an act of racism and that such verdicts are unacceptable.
Team Romania feels it would have been better if Chiles had opted to share the bronze instead of having it stripped from her in the end.