Scandal Hits Paris Olympics: Romanian Gymnast Denied Bronze by Judge Appeal

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his boycott of the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony after gymnast Ana Barbosu lost her bronze medal due to a scoring appeal by American competitor Jordan Chiles. The decision sparked outrage, with Ciolacu and gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci condemning the judgment system.

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced a boycott of the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony, citing a 'scandalous situation' that robbed gymnast Ana Barbosu of her bronze medal.

The controversy erupted after American gymnast Jordan Chiles' coaches appealed her score, which led to a 0.1 increase, pushing Barbosu out of the medal standings.

Ciolacu stated this as dishonorable and unacceptable, vowing to honor Barbosu and fifth-place finisher Sabrina Maneca-Voinea as Olympic medalists. The incident also drew criticism from gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci, who questioned the mental health impact on athletes.