The controversy surrounding U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles' bronze medal win in the individual floor final of the 2024 Olympics shows no signs of ending as an official appeal has been filed by the camp of Sabrina Voinea, the Romanian gymnast who was denied a spot on the podium.

The appeal has been lodged with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as Voinea's team believes there was an erroneous deduction on her score due to a supposed violation. If the appeal is granted, it could potentially change the final standings in the floor final and force Chiles to give up her bronze medal.

At the center of this ongoing controversy is Camelia Voinea, the mother and coach of 17-year-old Sabrina. Camelia has expressed her frustration on social media regarding what she sees as an unfavorable turn of events. One of her statements seemed to indirectly target a Romanian referee who was involved in the decision-making process during the final in question.

Camelia received backlash for allegedly turning on a fellow Romanian, which led to her issuing an official apology. In a statement posted on Facebook, she clarified her remarks, stating that she did not intend to criticize the Romanian official. Camelia emphasized her respect for the official's work and apologized for any misinterpretations of her statement.

She further mentioned that her initial statement was taken out of context and expressed her regret that others may have provided a different interpretation. Camelia reiterated that her intention was to highlight the referee's extraordinary contribution to the contest and not to make negative remarks.

Meanwhile, the Voinea camp firmly contends that the bronze medal rightfully belongs to Sabrina and not Chiles. The appeal process is still ongoing, and they are hopeful that the FIG will make a decision that could potentially reshape the landscape of the floor final standings.

The controversy surrounding Jordan Chiles' bronze medal win continues to capture attention in the gymnastics community. As supporters and critics await the outcome of the appeal, the debate over the rightful owner of the medal intensifies. The FIG's decision will ultimately determine the fate of the bronze medal and may provide some closure to the controversy surrounding this event at Paris Olympics 2024.