Gymnastics Australia to change coaching practices after report highlights abuse
Gymnastics Australia apologised to gymnasts under its care, some of whom were assaulted by coaches
03 May 2021 - 12:29
Sydney — Gymnastics Australia has apologised to athletes under its care who experienced abuse and has vowed to investigate all matters of misconduct after the Australian Human Rights Commission published an independent review on the culture and practices of gymnastics in the country.
Australia’s human rights watchdog commissioned the review of the country’s gymnastics programme in August last year after complaints of physical and mental abuse...
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