<p>American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from event finals for vault and the uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. Gymnastics said on Saturday.<br />
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Biles, who continues to wrestle with mental health issues, had earlier withdrawn from the women`s all-around final on Thursday and the team final on Tuesday after a poor mark on her opening vault.<br />
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The 24-year-old, however, might yet make an appearance at the Tokyo Games having not ruled herself out for floor exercise on Monday and beam on Tuesday.<br />
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"Today, after further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars," said USAG in a statement. "She will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether to compete in the finals for floor exercise and balance beam."</p>


American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from event finals for vault and the uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. Gymnastics said on Saturday. Biles, who continues to wrestle with mental health issues, had earlier withdrawn from the women`s all-around final on Thursday and the team final on Tuesday after a poor mark on her opening vault.

American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from event finals for vault and the uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. Gymnastics said on Saturday. Biles, who continues to wrestle with mental health issues, had earlier withdrawn from the women`s all-around final on Thursday and the team final on Tuesday after a poor mark on her opening vault. The 24-year-old, however, might yet make an appearance at the Tokyo Games having not ruled herself out for floor exercise on Monday and beam on Tuesday. "Today, after further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars," said USAG in a statement. "She will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether to compete in the finals for floor exercise and balance beam."

Tokyo Olympics, Gymnastics: Simone Biles withdraws from event finals for vault and uneven bars

<p>According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), cricketer<strong>&nbsp;Ben Stokes</strong> will take an "indefinite break" from all forms of cricket with immediate effect to "prioritise his mental wellbeing" and to rest his left index finger.</p>

<p>Managing director of England men's cricket, Ashley Giles, said: "Our primary focus has always been and will continue to be the <strong>mental health</strong> and welfare of all of our people. The demands on our athletes to prepare and play elite sport are relentless in a typical environment, but the ongoing pandemic has acutely compounded this."</p>

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<p>England's star World Cup all-rounder will be unavailable for the five-match series against <strong>India</strong> starting at Trent Bridge next week.</p>

<p>Stokes, 30, will be replaced in the squad by Somerset's <strong>Craig Overton</strong>, the ECB said.</p>

<p>"Ben has shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing," <strong>Giles</strong> said adding that spending significant amounts of time away from family with "minimal freedoms" has had a major impact on everyone's wellbeing in the past 16 months.</p>

<p>The development comes as American gymnast <strong>Simone Biles</strong> pulled out of two events at the Tokyo Olympics to protect her mental health.</p>

<p>Biles who pulled out abruptly from the vault said, "Mental health is more prevalent now in sports" starting a major debate about pressure in sports, especially amid the<strong> COVID-19 </strong>pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japanese tennis star <strong>Naomi Osaka</strong> had earlier pulled out of the French Open over a row on&nbsp;taking part in press conferences and later skipped Wimbledon&nbsp;while declaring that she suffered “long bouts of depression” since the 2018 US Open final.</p>

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According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), cricketer Ben Stokes will take an "indefinite break" from all forms of cricket with immediate effect to "prioritise his mental wellbeing" and to rest his left index finger.

According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), cricketer Ben Stokes will take an "indefinite break" from all forms of cricket with immediate effect to "prioritise his mental wellbeing" and to rest his left index finger. Managing director of England men's cricket, Ashley Giles, said: "Our primary focus has always been and will continue to be the mental health and welfare of all of our people. The demands on our athletes to prepare and play elite sport are relentless in a typical environment, but the ongoing pandemic has acutely compounded this." "Ben has shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing." We're all with you, Stokesy ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6HmEzmCxvw — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 30, 2021 × England's star World Cup all-rounder will be unavailable for the five-match series against India starting at Trent Bridge next week. Stokes, 30, will be replaced in the squad by Somerset's Craig Overton, the ECB said. "Ben has shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing," Giles said adding that spending significant amounts of time away from family with "minimal freedoms" has had a major impact on everyone's wellbeing in the past 16 months. The development comes as American gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of two events at the Tokyo Olympics to protect her mental health. Biles who pulled out abruptly from the vault said, "Mental health is more prevalent now in sports" starting a major debate about pressure in sports, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka had earlier pulled out of the French Open over a row on taking part in press conferences and later skipped Wimbledon while declaring that she suffered “long bouts of depression” since the 2018 US Open final. (With inputs from Agencies)

Ben Stokes to take indefinite break from cricket to prioritise mental wellbeing: ECB

<p>American gymnastics star Simone Biles revealed that she is still suffering from "twisties", the mental block that has sidelined her in Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 24-year-old took to Instagram and posted a video of her landing on her back in training, on cushioned pads, and wrote that she was having problems "literally on every event, which sucks".</p>

<p>Many hoped that Biles would equal the all-time career record of nine medals after winning in five events, however, the star gymnast t withdrew during the women's team competition and also skipped her all-around title defence.</p>

<p>"This was not happening before I left the USA. It randomly started happening after prelims competition the very next morning," Biles posted.</p>

<p>"I seriously cannot comprehend how to twist. Strangest and weirdest feeling... It's honestly petrifying trying to do a skill but not having your mind and body in sync," she added.</p>

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<p>Biles said previous bouts of twisties had taken two or more weeks to pass, but there was "honestly no telling (the) time frame".</p>

<p>"Something you have to take day by day, turn by turn," she wrote, warning: "But unfortunately in Olympic routines I do a ton of twists in each event."</p>

<p>She also hit back at critics, saying: "For anyone saying I quit. I didn't quit my mind and body are simply not in sync as you can see here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't think you realise how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface nor do I have to explain why I put health first. Physical health is mental health."</p>


American gymnastics star Simone Biles revealed that she is still suffering from "twisties", the mental block that has sidelined her in Tokyo Olympics. ALSO READ: 'How can a terrorist win gold at the Tokyo Olympics': Korean slams IOC over Iranian shooter The 24-year-old took to Instagram and posted a video of her landing on her back in training, on cushioned pads, and wrote that she was having problems "literally on every event, which sucks".

American gymnastics star Simone Biles revealed that she is still suffering from "twisties", the mental block that has sidelined her in Tokyo Olympics. ALSO READ: 'How can a terrorist win gold at the Tokyo Olympics': Korean slams IOC over Iranian shooter The 24-year-old took to Instagram and posted a video of her landing on her back in training, on cushioned pads, and wrote that she was having problems "literally on every event, which sucks". Many hoped that Biles would equal the all-time career record of nine medals after winning in five events, however, the star gymnast t withdrew during the women's team competition and also skipped her all-around title defence. "This was not happening before I left the USA. It randomly started happening after prelims competition the very next morning," Biles posted. "I seriously cannot comprehend how to twist. Strangest and weirdest feeling... It's honestly petrifying trying to do a skill but not having your mind and body in sync," she added. ALSO READ: Tokyo 2020: 'Medal is only one. That is gold': Boxer Lovlina Borgohain eyes real deal at Olympics Biles said previous bouts of twisties had taken two or more weeks to pass, but there was "honestly no telling (the) time frame". "Something you have to take day by day, turn by turn," she wrote, warning: "But unfortunately in Olympic routines I do a ton of twists in each event." She also hit back at critics, saying: "For anyone saying I quit. I didn't quit my mind and body are simply not in sync as you can see here. "I don't think you realise how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface nor do I have to explain why I put health first. Physical health is mental health."

Tokyo Olympics: Star gymnast Simone Biles still struggling with 'twisties'

<p>Justin Bieber is proud of Olympic medalist <a href="http://13.235.153.162/sports/tokyo-olympics-athletes-support-for-simone-biles-reflects-growing-awareness-of-mental-health-401178">Simone Biles</a> after her&nbsp;decision to withdraw from the gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.<br />
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Simone Biles cited mental health as the core reason for her stepping down from the tournament. Speaking on his&nbsp;support for the sports star, Justin Bieber took his Instagram and shared how he was previously called “crazy” for not finishing a tour but it was the best thing he could have done for his mental health.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Posting a picture&nbsp;of Biles, the 'Baby' singer wrote, “Nobody will ever understand the pressures you face!” Bieber captioned a photo of Biles. “I know we don’t know each other but I’m so proud of the decision to withdraw. It’s as simple as, ‘What does it mean to gain the whole world but forfeit your soul?'”<br />
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“Sometimes our ‘NOs’ are more powerful than our ‘YESes.’ When what you normally love starts to steal your joy it’s important we take a step back to evaluate why,” he continued.&nbsp;<br />
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In the last, he shared his tour ending experience and wrote, “People thought I was crazy for not finishing the purpose tour but it was the best thing I could have done for my mental health!” he wrote. “So proud of you.”<br />
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Earlier this week, the 24-year-old American athlete shocked the world by pulling out of the team citing the need to protect her mental health.&nbsp;<br />
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"We also have to focus on ourselves because at the end of the day, we`re human too,'' she told reporters&nbsp;</p>


Justin Bieber is proud of Olympic medalist Simone Biles after her decision to withdraw from the gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Simone Biles cited mental health as the core reason for her stepping down from the tournament.

Justin Bieber is proud of Olympic medalist Simone Biles after her decision to withdraw from the gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Simone Biles cited mental health as the core reason for her stepping down from the tournament. Speaking on his support for the sports star, Justin Bieber took his Instagram and shared how he was previously called “crazy” for not finishing a tour but it was the best thing he could have done for his mental health. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) × Posting a picture of Biles, the 'Baby' singer wrote, “Nobody will ever understand the pressures you face!” Bieber captioned a photo of Biles. “I know we don’t know each other but I’m so proud of the decision to withdraw. It’s as simple as, ‘What does it mean to gain the whole world but forfeit your soul?'” “Sometimes our ‘NOs’ are more powerful than our ‘YESes.’ When what you normally love starts to steal your joy it’s important we take a step back to evaluate why,” he continued. In the last, he shared his tour ending experience and wrote, “People thought I was crazy for not finishing the purpose tour but it was the best thing I could have done for my mental health!” he wrote. “So proud of you.” Earlier this week, the 24-year-old American athlete shocked the world by pulling out of the team citing the need to protect her mental health. "We also have to focus on ourselves because at the end of the day, we`re human too,'' she told reporters

Justin Bieber is proud of gymnast Simone Biles amid Tokyo Olympics withdrawal