3. Februar 2018
Oklahoma City, USA
Artistic Gymnastics

* Intern. Gymnast --: As the gymnastics community struggles to pick up the pieces following the Larry Nassar tragedy — which revealed allegations of physical, sexual and psychological abuse by gymnastics coaches - a grassroots movement has begun to reshape the sport and its image.
Coach and educator Tony Retrosi, owner of Atlantic Gymnastics Training Centers, says " ...it's time to recognize the tremendous work of the amazing gymnastics coaches who have influenced so many athletes...

3. Februar 2018
Plano, Texas
Artistic Gymnastics

Also the coordinator of the women's national team for USA Gymnastics, Valeri LIUKIN, has stepped down, the latest departure to rock the embattled organization in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal centered on former team doctor Larry Nassar.
The Olympic champion (1988) and former top star of Soviet Union and the first gymnast of the world, who realized a triple somersault on floor (1987), Valeri Liukin, founder of North Texas' World Olympic Gymnastics Academy and...

1. Februar 2018
Ontario, CAN
Artistic Gymnastics

Canadian media reported, that a 28-year-old gymnastics coach in Mississauga faces five charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenaged student over a period of several years. Peel Regional Police said on Monday that investigators were contacted earlier this month by a girl, 15, who reported numerous sex-related incidents that are alleged to have happened over four years. On Jan. 26, 2018, a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued for Scott McFarlane, who spent four years working at Manjak's Gymnastics on...

28. Januar 2018
Indianapolis, USA
Artistic Gymnastics

 USA Gymnastics completely embraces the requirements outlined in the Jan. 25, 2018 letter from the United States Olympic Committee and appreciates the opportunity to work with the USOC to accomplish change for the betterment of our organization, our athletes and our clubs. We understand that the requirements imposed by the letter will help us enhance our ability to build a culture of empowerment throughout the organization, with an increased focus on athlete safety and well-being. Our commitment is...

24. Januar 2018
Lansing, Michigan
Artistic Gymnastics

After hearing of more than 160 girls and women in Lansing, Michigan /USA, including senior Olympic gymnasts such as Simone Biles, the former team doctor of the US Gymnastics Federation Larry Nassar sentenced him to 40-175 years in prison. After seven days of listening to more than 160 girls, women and parents describe the impact of his sexual abuse, disgraced gymnastics physician Larry Nassar turned to the courtroom...

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