German Gymnastics Federation to Launch Abuse Investigation Commission Next Week

The commission will address allegations of systemic physical and mental abuse at Stuttgart's elite training center, following public accusations by former athletes.

• The German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) plans to establish a commission next week to investigate abuse allegations at the Kunst-Turn-Forum Stuttgart.
• Former athletes, including Tabea Alt and Michelle Timm, have accused the training center of fostering systemic physical and mental abuse, prompting public outcry in late December 2024.
• Two coaches have been temporarily suspended until January 19, with decisions on their future roles expected in the coming days.
• DTB cited legal complexities as the reason for delays in launching the commission, aiming to ensure actionable and legally sound outcomes from the investigation.
• Interim measures have been implemented to maintain training operations, with assurances that athletes will continue to have coaching support during the review process.

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