Simone Biles slammed after ‘disrespectful’
Celebration Sparks Controversy
The Minnesota State High School League shared a photo celebrating Champlin Park’s softball team’s state championship win. The moment turned controversial after Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, tweeted: “Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy.” This was seen as a jab at a transgender athlete on the team.
Simone Biles Responds
Olympic champion Simone Biles replied: “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser.” She added, “If you really cared, you’d be working on creating safe and fair categories,” accusing Gaines of bullying rather than advocating.
Divided Public Opinion
The exchange divided fans. Supporters praised Biles for leadership, while critics claimed she lost her role model status and accused her of disrespecting future athletes.
Ongoing National Debate
Gaines accused Biles of “body shaming” and highlighted the broader issue of transgender athletes in women’s sports. Public figures joined the debate, showing this controversy reflects a larger cultural divide.
