British Gymnastics: Whyte Review into abuse allegations receives almost 400 submissions

A review into allegations of abuse within British Gymnastics has received information from almost 400 people.

In total, 126 submissions to the Whyte Review were made by current or former gymnasts, while others were made by individuals including parents and current or former coaches.

An interim report says that 90 clubs and 100 coaches have been identified in the information received.

The Whyte Review has so far made 39 referrals to the police.

In the interim report, Anne Whyte QC said re-occurring issues raised in the information submitted included “bullying, belittling, extreme weight management, regular over-stretching, use of excessive physical force, training on serious injuries, gas-lighting, coercive control and a reluctance to raise complaints/lack of opportunity to do so”.