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USA Gymnastics reveal first Interim Board members following Nassar scandal resignations

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics has announced the names of Interim Board members who are taking up roles following the

prison with the number of women who have accused him of abuse now 265, including Olympic athletes.Both USA

representative will also be appointed.The Larry Nassar crisis led to the resignation of the entire USA

will be the Advisory Council appointed members.The independent members also need to be confirmed with USA

The USA Gymnastics Nominating and Governance Committee recently conducted a public call for expressions


Beer Runnings as Red Stripe buy new sled for Jamaican bobsleigh team at Pyeongchang 2018

  • Pyeongchang 2018

Fears Jamaica could withdraw from the women's bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympic Games have been allayed after beer company Red Stripe agreed to buy them a new sled following a row with former head coach Sandra Kiriasis.

— Red Stripe USA (@RedStripeUSA) February 15, 2018Stokes, a member of the Jamaican team that competed


First responses received by Nassar scandal inquiry

  • Gymnastics

First responses from the Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee

hearing because of a non-disclosure agreement.Nassar, the national medical coordination officer for USA

that USA Gymnastics had handled the matter correctly," USA Gymnastics President and chief executive

USA Gymnastics also notified the three families that law enforcement had been contacted."

The FBI asked USA Gymnastics not to take any steps that would interfere with their investigation."

 "USA Gymnastics has also confirmed its cooperation."


US goaltender allowed to wear Statue of Liberty on helmet after IOC claim misunderstanding over its removal

  • Pyeongchang 2018

American ice hockey goaltender Nicole Hensley was allowed to wear a helmet depicting the Statue of Liberty after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) denied claims they had forced the team to remove the logo for violating rules on political symbols.

Statue did not contravene their regulations.It was reported the IOC had been in discussions with USA


NBC to double coverage of Paralympics for Pyeongchang 2018

  • Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympics

NBC Olympics will present unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Games, due to take place here next month, in the United States they have announced. 

Olympics plans to present more than 250 hours of coverage across NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA


American Olympic swimmer latest to claim sexually abused

  • Swimming

United States' Olympic swimmer and former world champion Ariana Kukors has written a blog on her website detailing claims of sexual abuse by former coach Sean Hutchison.

sexual relationship before she turned 18.Kukors' claims come in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal at USA

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was recently sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexual


Prince Feisal promises IOC taking harassment and sexual abuse problems seriously but warns will be long process

  • Olympics

Jordan's International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Prince Feisal bin Hussein has admitted it may take sport more than 10 years to make the cultural changes necessary to eradicate harassment and sexual abuse problems.

tackle the subject. was speaking as the fallout continues following the scandal surrounding former USA

Nassar, national medical coordination officer for USA Gymnastics between 1996 and 2014, was jailed for

investigation was welcomed by the IOC, although they stopped short of vowing to interfere and sanction USOC, USA


Australia's men earn first semi-final spot in FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

  • Hockey

A 4-2 win over Belgium earned Australia’s men their first appearance in the semi-finals at the Indoor Hockey World Cup on day three of the International Hockey Federation (IHF) event at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.

quarter-final qualification positions due to their inferior goal difference to Poland, meaning that USA


Jablonic joins USA Hockey development staff

  • Ice Hockey

USA Hockey have announced that Dan Jablonic has joined their American Development Model (ADM) staff.

and athlete development programmes.Upon the appointment, senior director of hockey development for USA

of the under-18 team and then the under-20 team before being promoted to the first team.Jablonic, a USA

Hockey level four certified coach, will begin his new role at USA Hockey on February 15.


USOC chairman backs chief executive at least until investigation into gymnastics abuse scandal completed

  • Gymnastics

United States Olympic Committee (USOC) chairman Larry Probst has backed chief executive Scott Blackmun today following criticism around the way he responded to the gymnastics sexual abuse scandal.

cancer, did the "right thing at the right time" in the way he responded to allegations about former USA

Hundreds of women has testified against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar ©Getty ImagesNassar

, national medical coordination officer for USA Gymnastics between 1996 and 2014, was jailed for up to

 "Obviously USA Gymnastics needs to do more, they need a complete culture change.


Colorado Springs to host 2018 American Boxing Confederation Youth Continental Championships

  • Boxing

USA Boxing have announced that the 2018 American Boxing Confederation Youth Continental Championships

USA Boxing has great talent at the youth level and we're looking forward to showcasing that talent on

chief executive of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, added: "We are enthusiastic about assisting USA

Boxing in bringing this dynamic, world-class event to Olympic City USA."


USA Gymnastics establish assistance fund in wake of sexual abuse scandal

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics have announced that they have created an athlete assistance fund to provide financial

confidentiality of applicants.It comes after the scandal enveloping the sport involving disgraced former USA

individuals, one of whom will be an expert on counselling services for abuse survivors.Disgraced former USA

Kelly Perry, the new President and chief executive of USA Gymnastics, added: "While we can never fully

The entire USA Gymnastics Board was forced to resign following the sexual abuse scandal, which saw 


Hamlin to carry US flag at Pyeongchang 2018 Opening Ceremony

  • Pyeongchang 2018

Four-time Olympian luger Erin Hamlin has been announced as the United States flagbearer at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony here tomorrow.

hard and earning success is one thing, being acknowledged as a great representative and member of Team USA


Great Britain announce wheelchair rugby squad for Quad Nations

  • Wheelchair Rugby News

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby have named the 12 players selected to compete in the upcoming Quad Nations competition at Leicester Arena.

David Pond added: "I am really excited about this selection and the opportunity to play Australia, USA