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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
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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? I’ve seen plenty…
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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 she fostered,” Ms…
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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 year https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gymnastics/2020/07/29/south-durham-gymnastics-club-deny-telling-athletes-cut-ties/
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Another Belgian gymnast speaks out
Categories: Belgium
In the light of “Athlete A” and “In the Heart of Gold” documentaries, as well as the statements of all the brave gymnasts all around…
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A Belgian gymnast speaks out
Categories: Belgium
For a long time, when asked what sport I was doing, I would reply proudly “I’m a gymnast”. I grew up, thinking I would go…
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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 gymnasts all around…
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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 I would go…
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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 abuse. She obtained…
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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. The harrowing harvest…
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