Hamann etched against American gymnastics star Biles - and had a heated discussion

The withdrawal of the American gymnast Simone Biles makes Dietmar Hamann angry.

On Twitter, he didn't hold back with his displeasure.

Tokyo - One of the bigger upsets at the Olympics * was gymnast Simone Biles: The American is arguably the best gymnast in the world and had the best chance of expanding her already large collection of medals (four gold medals in Rio 2016) in Tokyo.

But the pressure grew over her head - she finally decided to cancel the individual and team competition.

Ex-soccer player Didi Hamann cannot understand that at all.

"If failure and giving up is the new win, I'm out," he tweeted.

Biles had received a lot of encouragement after their withdrawal, which is obviously a thorn in Hamann's side.

"If she competes, I assume that she will also be able to compete."

That's a different matter, if she entered I suggest she was able to compete.

If quitting and failing is the new winning I'm out https://t.co/K2jVi8Il2q

- Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) July 28, 2021

Olympia: Gymnast Biles cancels competitions - Hamann has a heated discussion

There is a lot of headwind from others for his statements, Hamann subsequently exchanged blows with several users.

“Have you never experienced fear?” Asks a user.

“Yes, I have,” replies Hamann.

“But I've never let my team-mates down.

That has something to do with respect. ”Without Biles, the US gymnasts won silver (medal table *).

“I expected more from you, Didi.

It would be worth it if you deal with their history and their life, ”says another user.

In fact, the 24-year-old had a difficult youth and was sexually abused by her former team doctor.

Yes I have plenty a time but I would have never let my teammates down.

It's called respect https://t.co/16uNOLicyJ

- Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) July 28, 2021

Olympia: Hamann condemns gymnast Biles' withdrawal - "Why did she go there in the first place?"

When asked what her happiest sporting moment was, she recently replied, according to a user: "The competition break".

When the Olympics were postponed, she cried in the corner because that meant the pain would continue.

Ex-kicker Hamann replies succinctly: "Then why did she go to the Olympics at all?"

The German dressage riders know exactly why they went to Tokyo: To dust off medals.

On Wednesday there was another gold medal to celebrate.

There was also German precious metal on Thursday.

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