Gymnastics Ireland 'unreservedly apologises' to girl gymnast seen in viral video

Gymnastics Ireland 'unreservedly apologises' to girl gymnast seen in viral video

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Gymnastics Ireland says it wants to engage with the family of the young black gymnast who was the only child not given a medal during a prizegiving ceremony.

A video of the medal ceremony has been viewed millions of times online and has sparked an international backlash against the Irish association, including from Olympian gymnast Simone Biles. 

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