Gymnastics Canada: Call for independent investigation into ‘toxic culture and abusive practices’

A group of more than 70 current and former gymnasts has called for an independent investigation into “toxic culture and abusive practices” within Canadian gymnastics.

A letter was sent to Sport Canada’s director general Vicki Walker on Monday, saying multiple complaints have been made against Canadian coaches.

It added that the fear of retribution prevented the group from speaking out.

“We can no longer sit in silence,” the group said in the letter.

“We are coming forward with our experiences of abuse, neglect and discrimination in hopes of forcing change.

“We ask Sport Canada to take action to ensure the next generation of Canadian gymnasts is not subject to the physical and psychological trauma that we have had to endure.”

Read more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/60906069