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Mair becomes permanent Welsh Gymnastics chief

Byadmin August 8, 2026October 5, 2026

Siwan Mair has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of Welsh Gymnastics, having served as the acting CEO since December 2025.

She has been an integral part of the Welsh Gymnastics senior leadership team since becoming director of development in 2015.

Mair has recently overseen Wales’ most successful Commonwealth Games in artistic gymnastics, with historic medal-winning performances at Glasgow 2026.

Red more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/articles/cly5zey1ll2o

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South Durham Gymnastics Club accused of abuse and mistreatment
Byadmin July 20, 2020October 6, 2026

Accusations of abuse have been made against the internationally-renowned South Durham Gymnastics Club. Former gymnasts at the Spennymoor club say children as young as seven were bullied, fat-shamed and put in fear of their coaches. Some were put under pressure to exercise despite having broken bones, they said. The club said it “categorically denies any…

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British Gymnastics appoints Alastair Marks as interim chief executive
Byadmin November 12, 2020October 6, 2026

British Gymnastics has appointed Alastair Marks as interim chief executive from January 2021. Current chief executive Jane Allen will retire in December, despite an ongoing investigation into allegations of mistreatment of gymnasts. Marks previously held senior roles at the Lawn Tennis Association and Rugby Football Union. “The organisation needs stability in the short term,” British…

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British Gymnastics complaints process ‘not fit for purpose’ and must be halted, campaign group says
Byadmin December 11, 2023October 6, 2026

Leading campaign group Gymnasts for Change (G4C) is calling for an immediate halt to the British Gymnastics complaints process, describing it as “not fit for purpose”. The claim comes after not a single case that was heard as a result of the Whyte review into the sport’s abusive culture has led to a coach being…

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The Whyte Review: Welsh Gymnastics appoints safeguarding adviser Jan Pickles after report
Byadmin June 16, 2022October 5, 2026

Welsh Gymnastics has appointed a safeguarding adviser in response to the findings of a report into “systemic” abuse within British gymnastics. The Whyte Review, released on Thursday, found issues of physical and emotional abuse within British gymnastics. Jan Pickles, who has performed a similar role for Welsh government, will now advise the Welsh Gymnastics board….

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Amanda Reddin: British Gymnastics head national coach steps down with immediate effect
Byadmin May 26, 2022October 5, 2026

British Gymnastics’ head national coach Amanda Reddin has stepped down from the position with immediate effect. In 2020, Reddin temporarily stepped aside while an investigation into claims about her conduct took place. The claims were not upheld and her suspension was lifted, but another independent investigation is ongoing into “further historical complaints”. British Gymnastics said…

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Gymnasts allege mistreatment by GB coach Amanda Reddin
Byadmin August 24, 2020October 6, 2026

Two gymnasts have made allegations of mistreatment by British Gymnastics head coach Amanda Reddin. One, named Jenny, made claims dating back to the 1980s which include accusations of physical abuse from the ages of 9-12, which caused “immense pain”. Rio Olympian Ruby Harrold said Reddin presided over a “culture of fear” at British Gymnastics camps…

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