Michelle Obama leads Simone Biles’ support over the decision to prioritize her mental health at the Olympics

Michelle Obama Leading the support of US gymnasts Simone Biles After she withdrew from the women’s team final Tokyo Olympics For mental health reasons.

athlete Retreated from competition After the first rotation of the US team in the vault on Tuesday, it has since decided to withdraw from the women’s all-round final on Thursday.

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Former First Lady, one of the people who showed support for Simone online, tweeted: Yes, it is. The mantra I practice at @Simone_Biles every day, we are proud of you and support you. Congratulations to the silver medal, Team @USA! “

Am i enough? Yes, it is. The mantra I practice every day. @Simone_Biles, We are proud of you and support you.Silver medal, congratulations on the team @USA!! 🎊

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 28, 2021

BBC Sport Presenter Gary Lineker I also tweeted on Wednesday. “As a lucky ex-athlete who doesn’t suffer from mental health problems, it’s hard to understand what it should be for people who suffer from mental health problems.

“For those who have never participated in elite-level sports, it should be even harder to understand … you would have thought.”

As a lucky ex-athlete who doesn’t suffer from mental health problems, it’s hard to understand what it should be for people with mental health problems. For those who have never participated in elite-level sports, it will be even more difficult to understand … you would have thought. 🤔

— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 28, 2021

There were many others who expressed their support for Simone on Twitter …

I don’t know about you, but I think @Simone_Biles Everyone just empowered them to prioritize their spiritual well-being above all else. What queen. Goat in one or more ways. ♥ ️

— Danusia Francis (@danusiafrancis) July 27, 2021

There are types of people in this world: people who have sympathy #SimoneBiles And a bunch of people who hate shit.

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 28, 2021

We need to talk about how female athletes are treated in sports. Simone Biles was probably the best gymnast ever and withdrew from the event because she realized she couldn’t compete. If she physically hurt herself, you know the story is different.

— Alice (@Aliceliveing_) July 28, 2021

A recent interview with the father of a prominent athlete psychologist found that the psychological distress suffered by this person was not only terrifying in itself, but also directly injured.

Basically: Support #SimoneBiles

Don’t be a clown.

— Richie Driss (@RichieDriss) July 28, 2021

Recent mental health statement @naomiosaka and now @Simone_Biles It is important for the ongoing and difficult battle for equality between physical and mental health. Only by changing attitudes can we change the way policymakers and healthcare systems around the world think. 1/4

— ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) July 28, 2021

Simone’s teammate Snisa Lee also said: At that moment, we honestly didn’t know. She is crazy about Simone Biles. She is basically in charge of the team. It was very difficult and stressful when we had to step into the plate and do what we had to do. But I’m very proud of us because we did it. “

As Simone’s successor, USA Gymnastics Jordan Chiles added: It was like OMG when I was told I couldn’t clench it. They were definitely some big shoes I had to meet, and I’m very happy to be able to do that.

“Yes, she is GOAT (” the best ever “). Not only were we able to put on the shoes of great people, but we were also able to show the world that we did this together. “

USA Gymnastics said Simone has not yet decided whether to withdraw from her four individual finals scheduled for next week.

In a statement, USA Gymnastics said:

“We sincerely support Simone’s decision and commend her courage to prioritize happiness. Her courage shows why she is a role model for so many people.”

Simone won four gold medals in Rio in 2016 and aimed to be the first gymnast to hold the overall women’s title in the tournament since Verachaslavska in 1968.