Source: Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released the final report of the Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia 2021 (the Review).
The Commission was engaged by Gymnastics Australia in August 2020 to conduct the Review following the release of the documentary ‘Athlete A’, which prompted athletes in Australia to come forward with their own experiences.
The Review gathered evidence on the nature and impact of misconduct, bullying, sexual harassment and assault on athletes, the drivers for such conduct, and the effectiveness of measures in place to prevent and respond to it. Over the course of the Review, the Commission identified systemic issues within the sport of gymnastics in Australia which are set out in the report published today.
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Commission launches final report of Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released the final report of the Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia 2021 (the Review).
The Commission was engaged by Gymnastics Australia in August 2020 to conduct the Review following the release of the documentary ‘Athlete A’, which prompted athletes in Australia to come forward with their own experiences.
The Review gathered evidence on the nature and impact of misconduct, bullying, sexual harassment and assault on athletes, the drivers for such conduct, and the effectiveness of measures in place to prevent and respond to it. Over the course of the Review, the Commission identified systemic issues within the sport of gymnastics in Australia which are set out in the report published today.
Australian gymnastics report exposes sexual, physical, emotional abuse
A report into Australian gymnastics revealed a culture of sexual, physical and emotional abuse
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MELBOURNE, Australia An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has received evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes.
Gymnastics Australia last August asked the Australian Human Rights Commission to examine the sport s culture and practices following complaints from at least 20 former gymnasts, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists, about physical and mental abuse during their careers.
The findings of the report were released Monday, with the commission determining that the key drivers of the problems were: a win-at-all costs approach, the young age of female gymnasts, a culture of control, and a tolerance of negative behaviours.
Abuse widespread in Australian gymnastics, inquiry finds
The Australian Human Rights Commission has found evidence of emotional, physical and sexual abuse in the sport. Gymnastics Australia has apologized and promised to act upon all 12 recommendations from the inquiry.
The abuse has been occurring over a number of decades, according to the report
An independent inquiry into Australian gymnastics published a report on Monday saying a high-risk environment contributed to widespread abuse, sexism, racism and authoritarian coaching practices within the sport.
The Australian Human Rights Commission said it found evidence of emotional, verbal, physical and sexual abuse, as well as medical negligence and body-shaming toward young athletes.
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