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Tinkler critical of time taken by British Gymnastics to conclude complaint process

  • Gymnastics

Olympic bronze medallist Amy Tinkler has criticised the length of time taken by British Gymnastics to reach a conclusion regarding her complaint and suggests this could put other gymnasts in danger.

experiences, following the release of Netflix documentary Athlete A, which details the abuse scandal in USA


More Michael Jordan memorabilia set to attract record prices as interest continues to soar

  • Collecting and Heritage News

The boom in Michael Jordan memorabilia is set to continue following the success of “The Last Dance” documentary broadcast on Netflix earlier this year.

pair of the "Olympic" Air Jordan 7.Jordan wore this pair during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics as part of USA

Karl Malone, along with Jordan’s Chicago Bulls team mate Scottie Pippen.The trainers feature a Team USA


Watanabe praises courage of gymnasts and vows initiatives to improve coaching culture

  • Gymnastics

International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe has issued a message praising the bravery of athletes who come forward with stories of abuse they have suffered, while insisting the governing body is working on initiatives to improve the coaching culture of the sport.

experiences, following the release of Netflix documentary Athlete A, which details the abuse scandal in USA

highlighted the establishment of the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation, which was launched in response to the USA


USA Diving aims to raise $5 million in time for Los Angeles 2028

  • Los Angeles 2028

USA Diving has set itself the target of raising $5 million (£6.4 million/€5.5 million) in time for the

We are excited to announce the launch of Legacy 2028," said Lee Michaud, President of USA Diving.

 "The challenges 2020 has brought us are daunting, and our ability to continue USA Diving's rich


Las Vegas weightlifting event moved online due to pandemic

  • Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting has changed the American Open Series 3 from an in-person competition to a remote and

to travel for a competition.The change has been modelled on the ROGUE Invitational, Pan Am Cup and USA

This is an innovative solution for an unprecedented time in our history," said USA Weightlifting chief

with their own Government's COVID-19 guidelines.Entries for the event will close on September 3, with USA


Former Dutch coach admits abusing as gymnastics scandal widens

  • Gymnastics

Former Dutch gymnastics coach Gerrit Beltman has admitted to using abuse and intimidation on young gymnasts in an effort to win medals.

entire world of gymnastics around the globe".Since the release of the documentary, which focuses on USA



FIG urged to hold worldwide symposium to address coaching culture in gymnastics

  • Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has been urged to hold a worldwide symposium "as soon as possible" to address the coaching culture within the sport in the wake of several abuse scandals.

entire world of gymnastics around the globe".Since the release of the documentary, which focuses on USA



USOPC launches COVID Athlete Assistance Fund to provide stipends for Olympic hopefuls

  • PASO

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has launched the COVID Athlete Assistance Fund to provide athletes suffering financial hardship as a result of the pandemic and postponement of Tokyo 2020 with a stipend.

"In communicating with Team USA athletes and their families, we have learned of the profound impact many

while Ralph Lauren has pledged to donate 25 per cent of the purchase price from each item in its "Team USA


US Olympic and Paralympic Museum to open next week

  • PASO

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) in Colorado Springs is set to open to the public on July 30.

Paralympic alumni community is excited that we now have a physical home for our stories in Olympic City USA


Former assistant US attorney appointed USOPC chief ethics and compliance officer

  • PASO

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has appointed former assistant US attorney Holly Shick as its first chief ethics and compliance officer following recommendations made in a report triggered by abuse scandals in the country.

scandal, while the USOPC's oversight of the organisations was not deemed to be clear enough.Former USA

community leaders to ensure a comprehensive set of standards and tools are in place for all who serve Team USA




USA Gymnastics announce new dates for Olympic team trials in 2021

  • Tokyo 2020

USA Gymnastics has announced its Olympic team trials for Tokyo 2020 will now take place from June 24

Olympic team trials dates may use their tickets for the rescheduled event.Alongside the trials, the 2021 USA

 Despite the success in the sport, USA Gymnastics remains under intense scrutiny following the Larry

2018.Netflix's recently released documentary "Athlete A", which details the abuse case, alleges that USA