Hawzah News Agency-British Gymnastics said in a statement that Louis Smith and his former teammate Luke Carson were found to have breached the sport’s standards of conduct in a formal disciplinary proceeding.

Mr. Smith and Mr. Carson were drunkenly filmed pretending to pray in an Islamic style at a friend’s wedding reception, whilst saying the Muslim phrase and war cry “Allahu Akbar” (God is greatest).

The video sparked outrage when it was leaked to the press last month. Mr. Smith swiftly issued a groveling apology and missed Britain’s Olympic homecoming parade to visit multiple mosques so he could “educate” himself about Islam.

In a statement posted to his official Facebook page, he told his fans: “So today I visited 2 mosques in London that I was invited to. I accepted the offer to learn more about the Muslim community and Islam…

“The people and the community where [sic] so understanding and inviting”.

However, British Gymnastics Chief Executive, Jane Allen, was not convinced. She commented:

“Whilst both individuals showed remorse following the incident, we hope in the future they use their profile to have a positive impact on sport and communities.”

Mr. Smith won a bronze medal and a silver medal on the pommel horse at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics respectively.