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An independent inquiry into gymnastics in Australia says it has uncovered a culture of physical, emotional and sexual abuse in the sport.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) found that bullying and body-shaming were prevalent at elite levels.
Gymnastics Australia, which commissioned the review last year, called the findings confronting . Gymnastics Australia unreservedly apologises to all athletes and family members who have experienced any form of abuse participating in the sport, it said in a statement. We also thank the athletes and other community members who engaged in the review process and acknowledge their bravery in doing so.
Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics
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AP / Updated: May 3, 2021, 14:04 IST
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Kate Jenkins, the Australian HRC s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, said gymnasts shared experiences of abuse, misconduct and bullying. AP Photo
MELBOURNE: 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.
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 medallists, about physical and mental abuse during their careers.
The findings of the report were released today, 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.
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The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has recommended major reform in the sport of gymnastics after an independent review uncovered an abusive and a “win-at-all-costs” culture that creates “unacceptable risks” for the safety and wellbeing of young women and girls.
These findings detailed negative coaching behaviours that create a risk of harm or abuse to athletes, body shaming practices that can cause long-term eating disorders, a silencing of the athlete voice and a failure to adequately address complaints of abuse and harm.
The commission engaged with Gymnastics Australia in August 2020 to conduct the review following repeated claims of abuse in the sport. It interviewed 57 members of Australia’s gymnastics community and heard 138 written submissions.
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