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Ireland's gymnastics body was forced to release a statement following accusations of racism against a black girl.
Gymnastics Ireland has released a statement after a video showing a young black girl denied a medal from a GymStart Event resurfaced on social media.
The GymStart Event took place in March last year, with the young black gymnast denied a moment of glory with her mates in what has now sparked debates on racism.
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Tobi Amusan smiles to the bank, earns N55 million after Diamond League success
Nigeria’s Track and Field Queen Tobi Amusan has deepened her purse after she pocketed tens of millions for her success at the Diamnd League.
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Tobi Amusan: AIU refuses to give up, files appeal to upturn her tribunal victory
The athletics body has refused to give up on nailing Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan.
This young girl had earned her place with her mates but looked shocked as everyone around her received a medal except her.
Gymnastics Ireland speaks out
With the video trending on social media, Gymnastics Ireland released a statement to address the video.
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According to their statement, they had launched an investigation into the event following allegations of racism.
The official who committed the act was identified, but while she accepted responsibility, the accused was said to have noted her actions were not intentional and ensured the youngster got her medal.
“We are aware of a video that has been posted on social media relating to an incident that took place over 18 months ago at a GymSTART event in March 2022 for which we received a complaint from the parents of one of our members,” Gymnastics Ireland said in their statement.
“ Subsequently, both parties agreed to enter mediation which was independently facilitated by Sports Disputes Solutions Ireland as per our policy/procedure which led to a resolution agreed by both parties in August 2023.”
“We identified the official concerned and informed the individual in question of the complaint. The official in question accepted fully that what had happened had not been acceptable but stressed that it had not been intentional,” it added.
“The official also expressed deep regret for what they described as an honest error and requested the opportunity to apologise in person to the competitor and her family. This request was initially declined.”
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