Category: UK
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Catherine Lyons comment
Categories: UK
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Margaux Derakshan statement
Categories: UK
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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 Netflix’s grim new…
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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 the club, my…
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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
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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 transparency https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2017/nov/13/uk-sport-olympics-funding-british-athletes-commission
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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 British Gymnastics https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/13/mps-sports-minister-tracey-crouch-british-gymnastics-crisis
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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
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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 not suspend a…
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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
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