Tokyo Olympics 2020 Simone Biles

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles withdraws from floor final, says USA Gymnastics

Biles won gold in the event in Rio de Janeiro and was placed second in qualifying last week. Jennifer Gadirova of Britain will replace Biles in Monday’s finals.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles' sponsors show support after gymnast's withdrawal from events

It's the latest example of sponsors praising athletes who are increasingly open about mental health issues. Tennis star Naomi Osaka found widespread support when she withdrew from the French Open earlier this year.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ravi Shastri reacts to Simeone Biles’ withdrawal from Games, advices gymnast to take her time

The 24-year-old Biles, one of the most decorated gymnast of all times, had withdrawn from the women's team final on Tuesday and all-around final on Wednesday to focus on her mental health.

Firstpost Explains: How Simone Biles' withdrawals impact US gymnastics team

American gymnast Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from two marquee Olympic competitions to focus on her mental well-being changes the landscape somewhat dramatically for the US gymnastics team in the coming days. Here's a look at what that might mean, with the understanding that the situation is still fluid.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles' struggles may inspire wider change around mental health

The superstar American gymnast Biles on Tuesday stunned the Tokyo Olympics when she pulled out of the women's team final, saying: "I have to do what's right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardise my health and my well-being."

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities

Putting her mental struggles in front of the world saw Biles join a growing number of world-class athletes from across sport, such as Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps, who have opened up about coping with stress and the mental grind and toll of their success.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles withdraws from gymnastics' team final due to 'medical issue'

The American gymnastics superstar exited the final after a lacklustre opening vault and briefly left the competition floor, before returning to join her teammates.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles qualifies for Games with women's all-around title at US trials

Simone Biles punched her ticket to the Tokyo Games on Sunday, easily winning the US women's all-around title at the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials in St Louis.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Games

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global response to the novel coronavirus.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA postpones qualifying trials of athletics, swimming and gymnastics

Qualifying trials for three of the United States’ Olympic sports, athletics, swimming and gymnastics, have been postponed for 2020, officials after the Tokyo Games were delayed by one year because of the coronavirus pandemic