Olympic gymnast captain pulled from squad for underage smoking and drinking
Japan has sent home its Paris Olympics women's gymnastics captain, Shoko Miyata, from its Monaco base after the 19-year-old was caught drinking and smoking.
2024-07-19 12:54:02 - VI News Staff
Smoking and drinking are both illegal under the age of 20 in Japan, and Miyata is said to have been seen smoking in a private setting in Tokyo towards the end of June to early July. Miyata also reportedly drank alcohol in a room at Japan's national training center.
Japan Gymnastics Association secretary general Kenji Nishimura said it's unclear whether Miyata was at a party or drinking alone. As a result, Miyata, a world bronze medallist and all-round national champion, was sent home from their training camp after admitting to code of conduct violations.