By Ejiofor Toochi
A viral video of a black girl being skipped during a gymnastics medal ceremony in Ireland has sparked controversy.
The incident occurred in March 2022 at a Gymstart event in Dublin, but recently resurfaced.
The video, captured how only the black girl was skipped, while the other white children received their medals.
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This action by the official who presented the medal, sparked outrage worldwide, with many condemning her for alleged racism.
Gymnastics Ireland however, issued an apology, denying racial discrimination in the medal ceremony incident, calling it an honest mistake.
Reactions: “Pure Racism”
@geneychi: This particular video broke my heart if I was the mum that day, I will shout and create a scene.
@shellycreamie: That’s not an error. So they were all blind too? Including the photographer? The girl is even calm. She should have tapped her and ask for her medal. What rubbish.
@mensthriftnigeria: That is why it is good for your kids to be Bold and can talk to whoever. If that child had walked up to her to request for her medal and she still give her, then they can’t give any excuses. Now they can blame it on oversight.
@official_djalonso: Yes same thing with NIGERIA and other african countries who practice tribalism and favouritism… This is why we are Here Today. Racism can be interpreted in so many ways once a Human is involved.
@chyomsss: Don’t shout racism when you practicing tribalism here in Nigeria. Tribalism that made you guys not to elect a capable and fit president.
@ellfizzy: The irony is this happening at a sports event where the single biggest requirement for excellence is team spirit. Education that does not uplift humanity is a waste.
@dag_laya: Honest error. You mean sister was too dark you couldn’t see her. Pure racism.
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