Amy Tinkler criticises British Gymnastics for time taken to investigate complaint

Olympic medallist Amy Tinkler has criticised British Gymnastics for the time it has taken to investigate her formal complaint over allegations of bullying and abuse within the sport.

Tinkler said earlier this month she submitted a complaint in December 2019.

In a new statement on social media,, external the 20-year-old said other girls had contacted her with similar allegations.

“I beg British Gymnastics to move swifter and take proactive action about our complaints,” said Tinkler.

British Gymnastics said it had been in “regular touch” with Tinkler throughout the complaints process, which has now moved to the “next stage of procedures” following an initial investigation.

South Durham Gymnastics, which forms part of Tinkler’s complaint, “categorically denies” any allegations of abuse and says it has “fully co-operated” with British Gymnastics’ investigation.