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Parkrun and other sports bodies threatened with legal action over transgender inclusion

Among the recipients of these letters are the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association, Swim England, and British Gymnastics, in addition to parkrun

The Independent UK

Sally Phillips ‘so upset’ after son with Down’s syndrome rejected by trampoline park

Actor says onus should not be on parents to prove their children can take part in normal activities

The Guardian - UK

Swim England’s toxic culture must go – it is time for sport to prioritise joy

A report into ‘cultures of fear’ within swimming has found that the sport is still seen as a space where abuse of athletes is acceptable if it results in medals.

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Commission to hear abuse cases in gymnastics branded ‘not fit for purpose’

The campaign group Gymnastics for Change has called for the independent commission, set up to hear alleged abuse cases by coaches, to be paused

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Sport Weekly: Child athletes on the joys and the perils of competing

This week Al Jazeera covers issues for child athletes, Eritrea’s deserting footballers and scolded Pakistani cricketers.

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Coaches banned from weighing gymnasts in new safeguarding rules

Coaches have been banned from weighing gymnasts and must allow toilet and hydration breaks under new safe sport rules issued by British Gymnastics

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners slam British Gymnastics for ‘betrayal’ over banned coaches list

Gymnasts for Change says British Gymnastics’ newly created list of 62 banned coaches does not go far enough

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Cricket report a shocking wake-up call: this is how all sports can do better

Testimonies that reveal misogyny, racism and sexism should jolt every sporting body into listening to excluded voices

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UK sport needs independent welfare body, insists British Gymnastics chair

The chair of British Gymnastics has called on the government to establish an independent welfare body to protect athletes across all sports

The Guardian - UK

Chrsitie backs vision for safe and open space for all gymnasts

BODY SHAMING. Physical and verbal abuse. Draconian dietary measures and eating disorders.

The National (Scotland)

British Gymnastics ‘committed’ to resolving legal claims despite delays

British Gymnastics has said it remains ‘committed’ to resolving the individual legal claims of up to 40 gymnasts, despite frustrations among complainants that only one case has been settled two years after action was threatened

The Guardian - UK

Holding gymnastics to account – why one alleged victim of sexual abuse is speaking out

As British Gymnastics grapples with the fallout of the Whyte review, a former gymnast alleging years of sexual assault four decades ago believes children were failed then – and complainants are now

The Guardian - UK

Ellie Downie retires from gymnastics ‘to prioritise mental health’

Downie and sister Becky, 30, went public in July 2020 with allegations of an ‘environment of fear and mental abuse’ at elite levels in their sport.

The Independent UK

Restructure at Anthony Joshua-backed Pulseroll amid England star investment talks

Pulseroll's customers include Sale Sharks, Burnley FC, Salford City FC as well as British Rowing, British Gymnastics and Leicester City FC

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Max Whitlock: British Gymnastics ‘going in right direction’ after assault claims

The Olympic gold medallist spoke about the sport after he was honoured with an OBE by the Princess Royal.

The Guardian - UK

British Gymnastics’ action plan and overhaul cannot be allowed to fail

I signed up to oversee Reform ’25 to deliver the change needed in culture and leadership for gymnastics to truly become a force for good, not medals

The Independent UK

British Gymnastics boss insists athlete welfare is key to medal success

Sarah Powell says a 40-point ‘Reform ’25’ plan will address recommendations made by Anne Whyte KC across four key areas of safeguarding.

Liverpool Echo

World Gymnastics Championships rejects Russian money for Liverpool event

The eight-day event starts later this month

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Amy Tinkler calls for action against abusers in wake of Whyte Review

The review found athletes were subjected to systemic abuse

Daily Mirror

History will not judge British Gymnastics well after years of 'systematic' abuse

The Whyte Review was released earlier this month and revealed gymnast wellbeing and welfare was below standards with athletes exposed to physical and emotional abuse

The Guardian - UK

Appalling abuse in British Gymnastics shows urgent need for sports regulator

The Whyte review is the latest in a series of scandals to hit British sport. The system has to change – if not now, then when?

The National (Scotland)

Report detailing the widespread abuse throughout British Gymnastics is shocking but not surprising - Susan Egelstaff

THERE is little doubt that sport is, in the main, a force for good. But my goodness, when it goes bad, it goes really bad.

The Guardian - UK

Gymnasts to demand action from governing bodies after abuse scandals

Advocacy groups have called on the IOC and the sport’s own FIG to review the minimum age of 16 for female gymnasts, given men must be 18

The Independent UK

‘I still have nightmares’: Gymnastics abuse survivor calls for urgent change in wake of Whyte Review

Former England gymnast Nicole Pavier provided testimony to the Whyte Review into the mistreatment of athletes within the sport

The Independent UK

I still have nightmares: Nicole Pavier details abuse she suffered as a gymnast

Former England gymnast provided testimony to the Whyte Review into the mistreatment of athletes within the sport

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