A video has resurfaced of the mistreatment of a young black girl at an Irish gymnastic event. In March of 2022, the event occurred in Dublin, where a video shows a line of little girls receiving medals. The single black girl in the group was skipped on video, while the white girls right next to her were awarded medals. While the girl was given her medal after the ceremony, it's hard to ignore the racial tension clearly demonstrated. Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, posted the video saying it broke her heart. The family of the young gymnast who was discriminated against has come out and said that Gymnastics Ireland has failed to publicly acknowledge let alone apologize for the racism seen on stage. Additionally, the family fears becoming a target with the media publishing the video for all to see.
By Maddie Dames
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