Japan gymnast Miyata to pull out of Paris Games

Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata will withdraw from the Paris Olympic Games, set to begin later this month, due to code of conduct violations, the Japan Gymnastics Association said Friday, Report informs via JIJI Press.

Miyata, 19, captain of the Japanese women's gymnastics team, was confirmed to have smoked and drunk alcohol despite being underage. The withdrawal was decided following discussions with the athlete, the association said at a press conference in Tokyo.

Miyata won bronze for the balance beam at the 2022 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and was expected to lead the Japanese team as it aims for its first Olympic medal in team all-around for 60 years.