Category: UK
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 […]
Neil Griffiths still involved at Heathrow
Griffiths: No, I’m not. I’m still not coaching at Heathrow, but I’m giving my brother Andrew and Alex Uttley, the coaches at […]
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 […]
MPs to question sports minister Tracey Crouch on British Gymnastics crisis
• Crouch to appear before digital, culture, media and sport select committee• Entire GB men’s artistic team are in contract dispute with […]
Gymnastics in crisis as Max Whitlock and others refuse to sign contracts
• Rebellion by leading athletes threatens future funding• British Gymnastics accused of creating a culture of fear https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/12/british-gymnastics-crisis-max-whitlock-refuse-to-sign-contract
British Gymnastics failed to suspend coach for ‘emotional and physical abuse’
• ‘Remedial action was recommended and undertaken’• Alleged incidents took place between 2009 and 2016 British Gymnastics has confirmed that it did […]
British Gymnastics coach under investigation over athlete abuse claims
Verbal and physical abuse alleged to have started in 2012 Parents alerted governing body after concerns were raised https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/12/british-gymnastics-coach-under-investigation-over-abuse-claims