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FIG President reflects on Nassar scandal in New Year's message

  • Gymnastics

International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe reflected on the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal in his New Year's message, stating "we should share the pain".

United States Olympic Committee (USOC) beginning the process of decertifying the body.Last month, USA

of sexual abuse.An independent report published by law firm Ropes & Gray claimed both USOC and USA


USOC approves three new Board members

  • PASO

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) approved three new Board members during a meeting in San Francisco. 

 Bender, a representative from NGBC, became executive director of USA Wrestling in 2001, reportedly

 Executive director of USA Wrestling, Rich Bender, has been approved as a new USOC Board Member

scandal continuing.An independent report published by law firm Ropes & Gray claimed both USOC and USA

Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate and USOC has begun the process to potentially revoke USA


USA Taekwondo announce launch of new online store

  • Member National Association and Continental Unions News

USA Taekwondo has launched a new online "Pro Shop" which sells equipment and clothing.

equipment and clothing, to streetwear that you can proudly wear to show your love for our great sport," USA



Michael Pavitt: Was 2018 the Year of the Athletes - or will it be 2019?

  • Inside the Blogs

Given that sport is considered to be all about athletes, you might question why I am considering whether 2018 was the year of the athletes in sport.

testimony over the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, which led to the final outcome of the former USA

The fallout has continued since, with USA Gymnastics having now had three chief executives in 18 months

The subsequent controversy led to Bono serving a mere four days as USA Gymnastics chief executive.The

USA Gymnastics has since filed for bankruptcy.Simone Biles is one of several gymnasts to have had an

several having already been asked in 2019.Given it feels a long way left to run in the stories involving USA


USOC chief executive welcomes findings of Energy and Commerce Committee report into sexual abuse of athletes

  • PASO

Sarah Hirshland, chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), has responded to the House Energy and Commerce Committee report into the efforts to protect athletes from sexual abuse that was released in Washington D.C.

year-long investigation into sexual abuse with the USOC and its 48 national governing bodies (NGBs).Former USA

gymnasts.An independent report published earlier this month by law firm Ropes & Gray claimed the USOC and USA

emerged.Senators have called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate both USOC and USA





UWW and USA Wrestling deliver equipment to Puerto Rico

  • Wrestling

United World Wrestling (UWW) and USA Wrestling teamed up to deliver equipment to Puerto Rico.

delivery to the Puerto Rico Wrestling Federation, along with clothing and other gear.It was part of USA

We would like thank United World Wrestling for the coordination of the mats donated by USA Wrestling,


Eitberger earns first Luge World Cup win of season in Lake Placid

  • Luge

Olympic silver medallist Dajana Eitberger secured gold in the women’s singles event at the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup in Lake Placid.

points, with Taubitz her nearest rival on 495.After the BMW Sprint World Cup event in Lake Placid (USA


FISU President Matytsin preparing for the biennial double Universiade test

  • The Big Read

Next year, in the space of just over four months, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) will stage not one but two multi-sport events second only to the Olympics in terms of scale and complexity.

FISU will return to North American soil for the Winter Universiade 2023 in Lake Placid, USA.


USOC insist bankruptcy not an option amid lawsuits over Nassar scandal

  • Gymnastics

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) will not consider bankruptcy protection as the organisation faces lawsuits from gymnasts over the Larry Nassar crisis.

USOC have come under fire over the sex abuse scandal involving the former USA Gymnastics team doctor.An

independent report published earlier this week by law firm Ropes & Gray claimed the USOC and USA

gymnasts.Senators have called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate both USOC and USA

panel and referred the matter to the FBI.The scandal has led to several lawsuits being filed against USA

Gymnastics and USOC.Earlier this month USA Gymnastics filed for bankruptcy, which it asserted would


Hamlin set for farewell appearance at Luge World Cup in Lake Placid

  • Luge

Spectators will be able to bid farewell to four-time Olympian Erin Hamlin as the American makes a final appearance on the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup circuit in Lake Placid.

traditional charity event, the Running of the Balls at the World Cup.The event, which raises money for USA