Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu

The International Olympic Committee has awarded Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which was initially given to American gymnast Jordan Chiles. This decision follows a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that deemed Chiles' appeal for a score increase invalid as it was submitted four seconds past the one-minute deadline. Barbosu expressed her support for Chiles and her teammate, noting that the situation should not have led to any hate directed at the athletes. The ruling sparked significant reactions, including condemnation from Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who referred to it as 'scandalous'. Chiles announced her withdrawal from social media to focus on her mental health, while Simone Biles praised her teammate’s efforts. The IOC is currently in discussions regarding the reallocation ceremony for the medals.