[samw34099]

Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are the most high profile athletes to do it. Why? Will it continue?

[trash_omg]

if it continues thats fine, doesnt really bother me. its their choice. probably will continue now that its happening some

[Youngadex10]

Yes it will continue and they're not the first to do it. But i hope athletes do it for the right reasons and not for lack of respect for their opponent like Randa Rousey
Athletes are human being too and tshould do what needs to protect their mental health

[samw34099]

Osaka--fine. But I am pretty sure Biles took a spot from someone else who could've had an opportunity to perform.

[olichan12]

Athletes can get away with a lot, including being able to opt out without pressure. They bring in so much money that it's hard to pressure them into anything.

[Otters4All]

Not a huge fan of it - if you want to opt out, opt out earlier.

That said, *sometimes* it happens, and we should be considerate of those cases.