Commonwealth Games star bemused as embarrassing blunder made | Other | Sport

English artistic gymnastics star Shanna-Kae Grant was left looking confused just before her Commonwealth Games routine, due to the wrong music being played by the organisers. The 22-year-old got into her starting position for her Floor routine, but rose to her feet when the music started playing.

England were competing in the team competition with tension building as they looked to beat fellow home nation Wales in the standings to grab the bronze medal. The Floor was their last rotation, with the mistake only adding to the building tension.

As the incident unfolded live on TNT Sport, former English gymnast and co-commentator Beth Tweddle said: “Unfortunately, they’ve played the wrong music.

“You get taught as a gymnast to just step off the floor. So, they’ll be making sure that they get her correct music on.”

The mistake was rectified, with Grant able to complete her routine. She was followed by Abigail Martin, who knew she needed a score better than 12.350 to secure a place on the podium.

She recorded a score of 13.250. That secured the medal for Team England with a final score of 154.300, behind Australia (158.400) and Canada (157.300).

Grant was a late call-up to Team England for the Commonwealth Games. On Thursday, she was a non-travelling reserve for the team before her call.

Responding to the call, she told the Team England social accounts: “So when I got the call to notify me that I had to come up to Scotland, everything was so last-minute. I was so overwhelmed, literally threw everything into a suitcase, asked my lash lady if she could fit me in, like five minutes before I knew and before I had to go to Scotland.

“I’m most excited for the team final, again just going out there showing what I can do and having fun and soaking in the experience.”

Taking to Instagram after earning the bronze medal, she wrote: “COMMONWEALTH GAMES BRONZE MEDALISTS.

“I am so proud of this team and had the most unbelievable experience out there…memories for a lifetime.

“Honestly can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and the lovely messages.”