One of the most controversial moments was at the 2004 Olympics when Paul Hamm won the all-around gold despite a scoring error. The decision sparked debates and divided opinions.
In 2012, the age controversy surrounding Chinese gymnast Dong Fangxiao came to light. She was stripped of her bronze medal due to being underage during the 2000 Olympics, raising questions about fairness.
Another controversial incident was the 1976 Olympics when Nadia Comaneci scored a perfect 10, a score not programmed into the scoreboard. The confusion led to a historic moment in gymnastics.
The 2016 Olympics saw the controversial vault by American gymnast Simone Biles. Her vault, known as 'The Biles,' was so difficult that the scoring system had to be adjusted to accommodate it.
At the 2000 Olympics, the vault controversy involving Andreea Raducan unfolded. She was stripped of her all-around gold due to a failed drug test caused by a cold medicine, sparking discussions on doping rules.
Controversies in gymnastics have shaped the sport's history, from scoring errors to age discrepancies and doping scandals. These moments have sparked debates and led to changes in the sport.