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Gymnastics: Manila Esposito responds to haters after criticism

Manila Esposito, back from the European Championships in Zagreb with three medals, replies to insults received on social media.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Manila Esposito recently secured three medals at the European Championships in Zagreb, but she has faced criticism on social media with accusations of 'body shaming'. In a statement, she asserted that part of her success is also due to her physique and emphasized that her medals are the best response to the haters.

The president of the Italian Gymnastics Federation, addressing the issue, condemned the insults directed at Esposito, expressing solidarity and support for the gymnast, whom they consider extraordinary.

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