‘Gymnastics reminds me of a bad time’
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Gymnastics abuse claims: UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday wants to ‘root out’ problem
UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday has vowed to “root out” people “not doing the right thing” in gymnastics after a series of “disturbing allegations”. Several British gymnasts have come forward detailing their experiences of abuse in recent weeks. “Like most people who’ve listened to those allegations, it upsets me,” Munday told BBC Sport. “All…
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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…
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‘Cultural issue in gymnastics coaching must be resolved’ – Gymnastics Ethics Foundation
There is a cultural issue within gymnastics coaching that must be resolved to tackle abuse, says the head of the sport’s ethics organisation. Alex McLin, director of the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation, added that coaches “with a certain methodology” need to change or leave the sport. He said that body shaming is an issue in the…
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South Durham Gymnastics Club accused of abuse and mistreatment
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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Gymnastics abuse claims: British Gymnastics steps aside from independent review
British Gymnastics has stepped aside from a review into allegations of widespread mistreatment in the sport to “remove any doubt” over the “integrity or independence” of the process. UK Sport and Sport England will now co-commission the independent review aimed at “bringing about positive change”. Several gymnasts have come forward detailing their experiences of mistreatment…
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British Gymnastics boss ‘appalled and ashamed’ following allegations of abuse within sport
British Gymnastics boss Jane Allen says she is “appalled and ashamed” following allegations of abuse within the sport. Chief executive Allen is under pressure after Olympians Becky and Ellie Downie claimed abusive behaviour in gymnastics became “completely normalised” and several athletes told the BBC of “a culture of fear” in the sport. An independent review…
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Becky and Ellie Downie say abusive behaviour in gymnastics has been ‘completely normalised’
British Olympians Becky and Ellie Downie say abusive behaviour in gymnastics training became “ingrained” and “completely normalised”. It comes after several gymnasts told BBC Sport about what they called a “culture of fear” within the “mentally and emotionally abusive” sport. The Downies said they had previously been afraid to speak out. “We certainly didn’t realise…