Greek rowing athlete Anneta Kyridou accuses coach of sexual harassment
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More athletes are coming forward and speaking out about being victims of sexual harassment and assault in the past.
Greek rowing athlete Anneta Kyridou has accused the head coach of the Greek national team, Konstantinos Kontomanolis of indecent behaviour.
The 22-year-old claimed the coach would enter the rooms of the female athletes unannounced and see them half-naked.
Following her formal complaint, both Konstantinos Kontomanolis and another coach have been relieved from their coaching duties.
Olympic star Sofia Bekatorou reveals sex abuse after Sydney Olympics
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Earlier,
Bekatorou said the male official from the Hellenic Sailing Federation performed a “lewd act” after inviting her to his hotel room to discuss team preparations.
The athlete was 21 at the time. Bekatorou said she had made it clear that the act was not consensual, adding that she was left feeling “humiliated.”
This man, according to the testimony of the Olympian herself to the Prosecutor, is the current vice-president of EIO and Head of the Sports Office, Superintendent of Central Greece, Aristidis Adamopoulos.