Former first lady Michelle Obama joined the band of support and encouragement for Simone Biles after the champion gymnast withdrew from the all-around team finalĀ at the Tokyo Olympics 2021, citing mental health issues.
On Tuesday, the former first lady took to her Twitter account to pen her daily slogan with the sports star via Twitter. āAm I good enough? Yes, I am. The mantra I practice daily,ā Obama wrote.
Obama also noted her admiration for the 24-year-old champion and said, āWe are rooting for you.ā
She also congratulated the United States gymnasts on their silver medal achievement.
Am I good enough? Yes, I am. The mantra I practice daily. @Simone_Biles, we are proud of you and we are rooting for⦠https://t.co/r7c5RWaK89ā Michelle Obama (@Michelle Obama) 1627437614
The event was won by the Russian Olympic Committee.
In the comments of Obamaās post, people also shared the same sentiments and proud of her for ātaking timeā for herself to recuperate.
āCanāt help but think that this is a moment for black women to do the thing we rarely do. Check-in w/yourself. Make āself-careā more than a buzzword or the last thing on your to-do list. Schedule therapy youāve been putting off. Prioritize yourself. For real this time!Ā #YouMatter,ā someone wrote.
āItās okay to not be okay!! We are so proud of you
@Simone_Biles, and we support you for stepping up and taking the time for yourself. Congratulations!!ā another added, which seemed to cite tennis star Naiomi Osakaās TIME magazine essay title.
Check out some other responses below.
This is a lesson to always do what is needed to take care of yourself first and foremost.⦠https://t.co/9oGPuWMDCIā Rosalind Woodruff (@Rosalind Woodruff) 1627475699
ššæššæššæššæššæššæ We love you @Simone_Biles. You are amazing, both off an on the competition floor. #SimoneBiles https://t.co/pwCEhFhbejā EbonĆ© Smileyā· (she/her) (@EbonĆ© Smileyā· (she/her)) 1627474309
Exactly what she said! šš¾ https://t.co/AjOm9VOv7Qā Nwando Olayiwola (@Nwando Olayiwola) 1627472515
Proud of you @Simone_Biles for having the courage to take care of YOU. https://t.co/QpBtUnkDwWā Karen Finney (@Karen Finney) 1627475325
This is a great message for all young women. Yes, you are good enough. You are loved and that is enough https://t.co/02winMoj55ā linda chiba (@linda chiba) 1627470263
We keep saying āits ok not to be okā and encouraging people to seek help. Well done to the team but esp to⦠https://t.co/4HWqOF74Jgā Annabel Howell (@Annabel Howell) 1627455492
When Biles withdrew from the event, she told reporters that she was handling it āone day [at] a time.ā
āWhenever you get in a high-stress situation, you kind of freak out. I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and wellbeing,āĀ she added in widely applauded remarks. She has not committed to competing in the other finals in Tokyo for which she has qualified.
The USA Gymnastics committee also mentioned their support of Bilesā ābravery.ā
āWe wholeheartedly support Simoneās decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being,āĀ USA GymnasticsĀ said, in part, in a statement.
Naturally, people have shown an enormous amount of respect and support for Biles as they continue to address how proud they are of her and how she āalready wonā in their eyes.
Until August 8, when you use #SimoneBiles or #Simone, an emoji of a goat in a leotard with a gold medal that represents the āGreatest of All Timeā G.O.A.T.) will appear.Ā She is the first female athlete to receive a goat emoji on Twitter.
Biles withdrew from the final individual all-around competition on Thursday, USA Gymnastics said on Wednesday morning. Biles is still set to compete in the individual finals, which will take place from Saturday to Tuesday.