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August 3, 2020ITV, UK

Helpline will ‘positively transform the culture of gymnastics’ after abuse scandal

In the last few weeks, gymnasts have bravely come forward about their experiences of abuse and bullying within their sport. https://www.itv.com/news/2020-08-03/helpline-will-positively-transform-the-culture-of-gymnastics-after-abuse-scandal

August 1, 2020Abuse in sport, GB, Guest Post

British Gymnastics Inquiry

Can we start with a question which I’m sure is on everyone’s minds – how can we get involved in the review? […]

July 30, 2020ITV, UK

British Gymnastics CEO Jane Allen ‘fostered culture of fear’, former manager claims

“If you dared to speak out you were very quickly put back in your box. There was a culture of fear that […]

July 29, 2020Telegraph, UK

South Durham Gymnastics Club deny telling their athletes to cut ties with Amy Tinkler

Paul Anderson, chairman of the club, said that the club was only informed by British Gymnastics of Tinkler’s complaint in April this […]

July 26, 2020Belgium

Another Belgian gymnast speaks out

In the light of “Athlete A” and “In the Heart of Gold” documentaries, as well as the statements of all the brave […]

July 26, 2020Belgium

A Belgian gymnast speaks out

For a long time, when asked what sport I was doing, I would reply proudly “I’m a gymnast”. I grew up, thinking […]

July 26, 2020Abuse in sport, Belgium

Another Belgian gymnast speaks out

In the light of “Athlete A” and “In the Heart of Gold” documentaries, as well as the statements of all the brave […]

July 26, 2020Abuse in sport, Belgium

A Belgian gymnast speaks out

For a long time, when asked what sport I was doing, I would reply proudly “I’m a gymnast”. I grew up, thinking […]

July 26, 2020Abuse in sport, Netherlands

Sports psychologist: It still happens

Marco Knippen @MarcoKnippen At her practice, sports psychologist Karin de Bruin counsels gymnasts who have fallen victim to transgressive behaviour and sexual […]

July 26, 2020Abuse in sport, Netherlands

Abused, humiliated and deprived of your identity

July 25, 2020 / Noordhollands Dagblad, The Netherlands Marco Knippen @MarcoKnippen A tough regime was to yield international success at the top. […]