I work to protect elite athletes – these growing allegations must be properly investigated
I work to protect elite athletes – these growing allegations must be properly investigated Victoria Aggar Talk of ‘independent’ reviews makes me […]
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British Gymnastics head ‘appalled and ashamed’ at multiple abuse stories
Organisation holds crisis talks amid damning revelations Growing number of gymnasts call on Jane Allen to resign https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/10/british-gymnastics-head-appalled-and-ashamed-at-multiple-abuse-stories
Becky and Ellie Downie say abuse in GB gymnastics ‘completely normalised’
Ellie Downie would not eat or drink on day before weigh-in‘Focus about my weight will leave scars which will never heal’ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/09/becky-and-ellie-downie-say-abuse-in-british-gymnastics-completely-normalised
British Gymnastics crisis deepens with call for chief executive to quit
Lisa Mason says CEO Jane Allen should take responsibilityLouis Smith accuses governing body of ‘scared to taint its image’ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/08/british-gymnastics-crisis-deepens-with-call-for-chief-executive-to-quit
British Gymnastics to investigate alleged abuse of elite athletes
Independent inquiry to examine ‘shocking’ claims of physical and emotional abuse https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/07/uk-sport-to-investigate-shocking-and-upsetting-claims-of-gymnastics-abuse
Athlete A review – the scandal that rocked the sporting world
The shocking story of how USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar abused the girls and young women in his care is explored in […]
USA Gymnastics suspends ex-Olympic coach Maggie Haney for eight years
Coach faces ban for verbally and emotionally abusing gymnastsHaney was coach of Rio 2016 gold medalist Laurie Hernandez https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/30/usa-gymnastics-maggie-haney
Victims demand USA Gymnastics acknowledge a woman’s worth
Settlement proposal following Larry Nasser’s sexual abuse has caused outrage among gymnasts and their families https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/mar/09/usa-gymnastics-larry-nassar-scandal
British Gymnastics accused of favouritism and weight-loss demands
• Charlie Fellows omitted from England squad despite successes• Governing body denies claims over selection and weight focus https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/05/british-gymnastics-charlie-fellows
Gymnastics crisis shows again why athletes need a union fighting their corner
An independent union wouldn’t only combat well-publicised issues in British sport – it would also give athletes a voice and ensure greater […]