Louis Smith suspended for two months by British Gymnastics after 'mocking Islam' in shock video. Louis Smith has been suspended for two months by British Gymnastics after appearing to mock Islam in a shock video. But the sport's governing body have today sanctioned Smith, who claimed a silver and a bronze medal at this summer's Rio Olympic Games. A statement read: . The Panel upheld the allegation and taking into account a previous breach of the Standards of Conduct heard in June this year (where it also was made clear to Louis the consequences of any further breach), the Panel determined a cumulative penalty was appropriate and ordered a two- month period of suspension. The Panel upheld the allegation and having taken into account that there have been no previous incidents, issued a reprimand that will remain on Luke’s record for two years. Louis and Luke are best friends (Photo: Twitter)The gymnast recently retired from the sport“Our faith is not to be mocked, our faith is to be celebrated and I think people will be offended.”Following the backlash, retired gymnast Luke fired back and claimed it was nothing more than a joke. He said: “It was a three- minute video of us just fooling around.”Mirror Celeb has contacted Louis' rep for comment. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have come to a close. Despite worries about the city’s preparedness, Zika virus, toxic water and civil unrest, the 16. Article Details: First modern Olympic Games. First modern Olympic Games. Louis Smith suspended for two months by British Gymnastics after 'mocking Islam' in shock video The Olympic medallist says he recognises the "severity" of the mistake. Louis Smith on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour in 2013, with dance partner Ola Jordan. British Gymnastics said Smith's ban was a "cumulative penalty" because of a. The Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: Victory for Kenny was GB's 19th gold of the 2016 Games. Scott, 29, earlier sealed gold in sailing's Finn class to give Britain their fifth successive Olympic title in. In a statement British Gymnastics said: 'Louis Smith admitted his behaviour was a breach of the Standards of Conduct. Video Loading. Video Unavailable. The video will start in 8. Responsible for promoting and supporting sport across the UK. Provides information on sporting activities and initiatives being undertaken by the agency. A comprehensive look at Canadian bobsledder and Olympic Champion Kaillie Humphries brought to you by the official site of the Canadian Olympic Committee. At Vancouver 2. 01. Heather Moyse became the first Canadian women to win Olympic bobsleigh gold. The duo broke the start record twice and the Whistler Sliding Centre track record three times en route to defeating countrywomen Helen Upperton and Shelley- Ann Brown. At Sochi 2. 01. 4, the duo became the first women to ever repeat as Olympic bobsleigh champions, overcoming a 0. In recognition of the accomplishment, Humphries and Moyse were named Canadian flag bearers for the Closing Ceremony. Humphries was also named the 2. Lou Marsh Award as Canadian athlete of the year. Humphries spent her first four years in bobsleigh as a brakeman, which included a trip to Turin 2. In 2. 00. 7- 0. 8 she jumped to the World Cup circuit, winning her first World Cup medal as a pilot in December 2. World Championships. It was during the 2. Humphries truly established herself as a top contender for Olympic gold. She set six start records and two track records while earning four World Cup medals to finish second in the overall standings. Humphries produced another historic first in 2. Jenny Ciochetti became the first Canadian female bobsledders to win world championship gold. That victory was part of an incredible string of success. She had won the last two World Cup races of 2. Then with rookie brakeman Chelsea Valois she won the first five World Cup races of 2. With Valois, Humphries won her second straight world championship gold in 2. Canadian first, to go along with her second straight overall World Cup title. In 2. 01. 4- 1. 5, Humphries made more history as the first female pilot of a four- man sled in World Cup and world championship competition. In 2. 01. 5- 1. 6 Humphries claimed her third career overall World Cup title and the first of two straight world championship silver medals with brakeman Melissa Lotholz. Personal. Getting into the Sport: Had her Olympic dream sparked while watching Mark Tewksbury win gold in the 1. Barcelona 1. 99. 2 when she was seven.
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