Here's how Simone Biles is supporting Jordan Chiles with 'cutest' gifts amid medal controversy

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS: Simone Biles, the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, is ensuring her friend and teammate, Jordan Chiles, feels supported during her challenging time.

Chiles recently lost her Olympic bronze medal due to a controversial decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

How did Jordan Chiles lose Olympic bronze medal?

Jordan Chiles competed in the women’s gymnastics individual floor final in Paris, France, initially placing fifth, with Romania’s Ana Barbosu in third.

Chiles' coach, Cecil Landi, submitted an inquiry to the judges, challenging the difficulty score given to her.

After reviewing the inquiry, the judges updated Chiles’ score, moving her to third place and awarding her the bronze medal, while Barbosu dropped to fifth.

However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later stripped the American gymnast of her medal, claiming that Team USA’s score inquiry was filed too late.

Despite USA Gymnastics providing video evidence showing that the coach acted within the one-minute deadline, CAS stood by its decision and awarded the medal back to Barbosu.

The controversial decision has come as a 'blow' to Chiles who feels it "unjust," she wrote in a long Instagram post on 15 August.

Simone Biles sends ‘cutest’ messages to uplift Jordan Chiles

In the wake of this decision, Simone Biles has been doing everything she can to uplift Jordan Chiles.

Biles shared how she’s been sending Chiles little messages and items to keep her spirits high.

“I know she’s not on social media, but some of the funny things I’ve seen, I said, ‘OK, Jordan, can I send you something that I think you would really like right now?’” Biles shared.

One of the things Biles sent was an image of “four or five girls guarding a medal,” which she thought was “the cutest," according to People.

Flavor Flav’s bronze gift and LeBron James’ tweet lift Jordan Chiles' spirits

Simone Biles also made sure that Jordan Chiles knew she wasn’t alone in her struggle. Biles mentioned a special bronze medal gift that rapper Flavor Flav created for Chiles.

“And then I sent her Flavor Flav’s bronze [medal he made], and then, I sent her LeBron [James]’s tweet.” These gestures were meant to remind Chiles of the widespread support she has.

Throughout this ordeal, Biles has maintained close contact with Chiles, keeping her spirits high through FaceTime and text messages. Biles also gave Chiles some heartfelt advice.

“You know what, Jordan, you have to feel all these feels. Don’t let these emotions stop you. This will be the healthiest way to get all of this out," she said.

Simone Biles questions CAS ruling, calls for justice for Jordan Chiles

Simone Biles also expressed her disappointment over the CAS ruling, which stripped Jordan Chiles of her hard-earned medal, and referred to the situation as “an unfortunate circumstance because something like this has never happened before, and it’s truly a shame.”

She added that she wished both Romania and Team USA could keep the medal, but acknowledged that the nature of gymnastics competitions doesn’t allow for such outcomes.

Biles also questioned the fairness of the procedures that led to the CAS ruling.

“Do we think they did the correct procedures to come to this ruling? No.” She stressed the importance of seeking justice for Chiles and the need to continue supporting her through this challenging time.