German Gymnastics Federation Faces Criticism Over Delayed Abuse Investigation

Former gymnast Tabea Alt accuses the federation of neglecting to address systemic abuse allegations raised since 2021.

Tabea Alt, a former elite gymnast, has criticized the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) for failing to act on abuse allegations she raised in 2021.
Alt and other gymnasts, including Michelle Timm, have reported widespread physical and mental abuse at Stuttgart's Kunst-Turn-Forum.
The DTB has suspended two coaches temporarily and plans to establish an investigation commission next week to address the claims.
DTB officials cite legal challenges as a reason for the delay, seeking to ensure actionable outcomes from the investigation.
Alt has called for independent experts and oversight to prevent superficial measures and ensure meaningful reform.