I will be in Paris just don t know at what role – Simone Biles opens up about her plans for Paris Olympics × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Gymnastics Feature

I will be in Paris just don t know at what role – Simone Biles opens up about her plans for Paris Olympics

By Vishnu Mohan Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships (Image via Getty) Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast of all time, on par with fellow countrywoman Shannon Miller. She has seven Olympic medals to her name. However, her chances of beating Miller and taking the top spot grew slim when she announced a shock withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Biles bowed out of the gymnastics finals at the Olympics, citing mental health problems. A year after the shocking event, the 25-year-old is yet to compete in a gymnastics competition. While her future at the Olympics remains uncertain, Biles has now revealed that she will be in Paris for the 2024 Games but might just take the audience seat. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post

Simone Biles on her Olympic future

Ever since her withdrawal from the Olympics, Simone Biles has been asked multiple times about a return. However, she is yet to give a final answer. Biles came close to a definitive answer while recently speaking to James Corden about going to the Paris Olympics. In an appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden earlier this month, the gymnast pondered on a possible return and said that she hasn’t shut the door on the idea. Biles opened up on her current situation and said that she is still healing both mentally and physically: "I think right now I still have to heal mentally and physically. So, I will be in Paris. I just don't know at what role, if that is an athlete or an audience member. So, we'll just have to see." It is pertinent to note that Biles has been on a break from training and competition ever since the last Olympics. The gymnast’s decision to prioritize mental health over medals had sparked a global conversation. She was lauded by many, including athletes, for the move. Now, the player is slowly opening up to the idea of competing again. It is also noteworthy that Biles has stayed active as an athlete by giving timely drug tests as per the FIG (Federal International De Gymnastique) policy.

Simone Biles says she could hang up her boots in Paris

This isn’t the first time Simone Biles has opened up about her future at the Olympics. She pondered on the idea during an interview with Olympics.com last September, when she said that the 2024 event was on her mind. She said: “In the back of my head, it's like, ‘Yeah, I'm going to do it’ but then my body and everything else tells me no… I have to gauge it. I'm not sure yet.” Earlier in November 2021, Biles spoke about it in a conversation with Extra TV’s Cheslie Kryst. She revealed that she might return to the Olympics after a mental and physical break: “I feel like I have a lot of options to weigh. I had a very successful career, so I can’t be mad about that. When I started, I was like ‘I just want to get a college scholarship’ and then.. I’ve kind of exceeded my own expectations. So, going forth I definitely need some time off, mental break, physical break and then we’ll just see.” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Simone Biles also went on to add that the Paris Olympics could be the perfect place for her to hang up her boots. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी