The viral video, which has re-emerged on social media, depicts an official awarding medals to a lineup of eager young gymnasts on a podium at a gymnastics event in Dublin in March 2022.

The official is captured handing out medals to all competitors while appearing to snub the only Black gymnast in the lineup before concluding the presentation, walking off with the last remaining medal in her possession.

"On behalf of the Board and staff of Gymnastics Ireland we would like to unreservedly apologise to the gymnast and her family for the upset that has been caused by the incident," Gymnastics Ireland, the sport's governing body, said in a statement. "What happened on the day should not have happened and for that we are deeply sorry."

"We identified the official concerned and informed the individual in question of the complaint. The official in question accepted fully that what had happened had not been acceptable but stressed that it has not been intentional. We are committed to ensuring nothing like this will happen again," the statement continued.

The incident has sparked a wave of concern and anger online, with many expressing their dismay over what they perceive as a clear instance of racial discrimination. The video has been widely shared and commented upon, amplifying the urgency for addressing issues of racial equality and inclusivity within sports events and organizations.

Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, Olympic champion Simon Biles says the incident broke her heart, saying "when this video was circulating, her parents reached out. It broke my heart to see."

"There is no room for racism in any sport or at all!" said Biles.

Biles said she reached out to the young gymnast last year in a private video message, expressing her support.

In a statement sent to ABC News, Ireland's Sports Ministry says the young girl was "badly let down."

"Minister Catherine Martin and Minister of State Thomas Byrne have written to Gymnastics Ireland expressing their disappointment that an apology from Gymnastics Ireland was not immediately forthcoming after the incident occurred and they have asked that the sporting body confirm that measures are in place to avoid any such incidents occurring in future and to ensure that people from an ethnic minority background feel included in gymnastics," Ireland's Sports Ministry said.

Speaking anonymously to the Irish Independent, the mother of the young gymnast says the incident was upsetting for the family.

Following the incident, the family of young girl have requested for the video to be taken down.

The young gymnast continues to participate in Gymnastics Ireland events.

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