Here’s why Simone Biles is skipping the Opening Ceremony in Paris – NBC New York

While you saw Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kelsey Plum, Coco Gauff, and a number of Team USA’s other superstars at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, one missing megastar was Simone Biles.

Simone Biles‘ mother announced Friday that Simone would be skipping the Opening Ceremony’s floating Parade of Nations to rest up for her competitions, but did stress the gymnast is feeling good.

“The first competition is Sunday, which is woman’s qualifier, and of course she needs to rest up before that competition,” Simone’s mother, Nellie Biles, told NBC News’ Hoda Kotb during the live ceremony broadcast.

“She is feeling really good. Spoke to her this morning and she’s doing great.”

Nellie Biles said Simone is happy her family and support group of 17 strong will be there to cheer her on in Paris.

When can you watch Simone Biles compete at the Olympics?

July 28 – Team Qualifying: Simone Biles will first compete on Sunday, July 28 in team qualifying events begin at 3:30 a.m. ET. The early events will be available on Peacock with the later events that morning available on NBC New York. The event will air again that evening in Primetime on NBC.

July 30 – Women’s team final: The women’s team final begins at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. You can watch it on NBC and stream every apparatus on Peacock.

Aug. 1 – Women’s all-around final: The women’s all-around final begins at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.

Aug. 3 – Women’s vault final: The women’s vault final begins at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 on NBC and Peacock.

Aug. 4 – Women’s uneven bar final: The women’s uneven bars final begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Aug 4 on NBC and Peacock.

Aug. 5 – Women’s balance beam finals: The women’s balance beam finals begins at 6:36 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5.

Aug. 5 – Women’s floor exercise finals: The women’s floor exercise final begins at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5.

Simone’s participation in making any finals is contingent on her reaching the finals. She likely will not participate in all the individual events.

You can see the full Olympics schedule here.

How to watch individual gymnastics at the 2024 Olympics

Individual gymnastics at the 2024 Olympics will air on NBC New York, USA Network and E!. Streaming will be available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Olympics app and the NBC app.

How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Olympics

The four-time gold medalist will participate in at least three individual events in Paris, giving her the opportunity to nearly double her gold medal count.

Biles will participate in the women’s all-around and women’s floor exercise competitions, as well as the women’s balance beam competition.

The Olympic legend won gold in the women’s all-around and women’s floor exercise competitions in 2016 in Rio, and also earned bronze in the women’s balance beam competition that same year.

Here are the times you can expect to see Biles at the 2024 Olympics (all times ET).

Date/time	Events	Stream
Sun, 7/28, 5:40	Women’s qualification: Subdivision 2	Peacock, NBCOlympics.com
Thurs, 8/1, 12:15p	*Women’s all-around final	Peacock, NBCOlympics.com
Mon, 8/5, 6:36a	*Women’s balance beam final	Peacock, NBCOlympics.com
Mon, 8/5, 8:20a	*Women’s floor exercise final	Peacock, NBCOlympics.com

Where will gymnastics events be held at the Paris Olympics?

The gymnastics events will be held at Bercy Arena, built in 1984, but renovated between 2015 and 2015, according to the Olympics website, which said it hosts men’s tennis, handball tournaments, and concerts, among other events.