British Gymnastics to investigate allegations of abuse, commit to independent review

The growing scandal reached the world-class programme with sisters Becky and Ellie Downie’s statement that described ‘an environment of fear and mental abuse’.

AFP

· Jul 11, 2020 · 03:42 pm

Denmark pulls out as hosts for 2021 gymnastics world championship

The FIG said that there would be a new bidding process for the rights to host the event.

AFP

· Jul 07, 2020 · 10:20 pm

For verbally abusing and mistreating gymnasts, former US coach Haney suspended for eight years

The suspension was handed down by an independent panel after hearings into complaints of abuse against her.

AFP

· Apr 30, 2020 · 03:05 pm

Waiting another year for Olympics will take a toll on athletes, says American gymnast Simone Biles

The 23-year-old said that getting her mind in top shape in July a year later than planned will be difficult.

AFP

· Apr 02, 2020 · 09:12 am

How about you amaze me and do the right things: Biles takes aim at USA Gymnastics in birthday tweet

Many gymnasts have been demanding an independent investigation into the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.

AFP

· Mar 15, 2020 · 08:45 am

Watch: Simone Biles trying out a new daring vault routine ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The 22-year-old showed off a Yurchenko double pike vault on Twitter with a caption “2020”?

AFP

· Feb 07, 2020 · 08:58 am

Larry Nassar victims offered $215 million by USA Gymnastics to settle claims

Former USA team doctor Nassar has been sentenced to 40-125 years in prison for abusing female gymnasts while supposedly treating them.

AFP

· Feb 01, 2020 · 10:10 am

Gymnastics: International federation recognises India’s new national governing body

Sudhir Mital and Shantikumar Singh were elected as president and general secretary respectively of the Gymnastics Federation of India.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 29, 2019 · 09:03 pm

Indian gymnastics chief has no time for the sport, his letters are forged: IOA writes to FIG

The GFI has been mired in factionalism with rival groups claiming the right to run the sport.

Press Trust of India

· Oct 16, 2019 · 07:42 pm

‘Greatest athlete ever?’ Twitter awestruck by star gymnast Simone Biles’ historic feat at Worlds

The 22-year-old became the most decorated gymnast in history after winning her 25th medal at the World Championships.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 14, 2019 · 01:53 pm

Greatest of all time: With historic 25th worlds medal, Simone Biles extends her own record

Biles won the beam and floor finals to earn the 24th and 25th medal, bettering the previous record of 23 set by Belarus male gymnast Vitaly Scherbo.

AFP

· Oct 14, 2019 · 10:58 am

Gymnastics: Simone Biles extends record to 25 medals in World Championships with fifth gold

Biles claimed an unrivalled 19th world gold following her previous successes in the team, all-around and vault event.

AFP

· Oct 13, 2019 · 10:47 pm