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Former USA Gymnastics coach under investigation in wake of Nassar cases

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Former USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert is reportedly under investigation in the wake of the sexual

Lansing-area gymnastics centre called Twistars, which was run by Geddert.Geddert, who was suspended by USA

United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has ordered an independent investigation of the scandal, while USA

Board quit and had threatened to de-certify the organisation if it did not happen.Both the USOC and USA


Nassar sentenced to another 40 to 125 years for abuse of gymnasts

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Disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has been jailed for another 40 to 125 years

dock.The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has ordered an independent investigation, while USA

Board quit and had threatened to de-certify the organisation if it did not happen.Both the USOC and USA


USA Taekwondo launch new rankings system

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USA Taekwondo has rolled out its new rankings system following an extensive review and consultation period

see all players ranked according to performance at the organisation's sanctioned events.According to USA

competition, than we have had before, and in doing so will drive up the standard of competition," said USA


Liukin steps down from USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

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Coordinator of the United States women’s gymnastics team Valeri Liukin has stepped down from his role in the wake of the trial of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar.

encourage and support all of them from a different vantage point," he said in a statement according to USA

Today.In response to Liukin's resignation, as reported by flogymnastics, USA Gymnastics said: "USA Gymnastics

former national team competitor Mattie Larson at Larry Nassar’s trial earlier this month.According to USA

future national team members, that he has changed," she said.Liukin is just one of several changes to USA

Gymnastics hierarchy since the start of Nassar's trial last year.The entire Board of USA Gymnastics


Michael Pavitt: Athletes angered by sporting crisis need to stand up and show it

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A delegation from Vatican City are attending the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session for the first time this week.

International Boxing Association’s decision to oppose all logic with their Interim President, to the scandal at USA

anti-doping system now.Something that has been made clear by the gymnasts affected by the abuse by former USA


Siff re-elected as USA Triathlon President

  • Triathlon

The USA Triathlon Board of Directors have re-elected Barry Siff has President of its Board of Directors

been President of the Board since 2014, said: "I am proud to continue in my role as President of the USA

I know my fellow officers are equally committed to providing leadership and direction as we advance USA

the liaison to the Race Director Committee.Barry Siff has been re-elected President of the Board of USA

Triathlon ©Barry Siff/TwitterShe is also a USA Triathlon level 2 certified race director and has been

The next USA Triathlon National Championships event is due to take place in Greenville on April 7 and


IOC appoint safeguarding officer for Pyeongchang 2018 but claim bear no responsibility for USA Gymnastics

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Executive Board members claim to be "deeply shocked and saddened" by the abuse scandal surrounding former USA

2018.This marks only the second time this has happened after an initial appearance at Rio 2016.The USA

Nassar, who served as national medical coordination officer for USA Gymnastics between 1996 and 2014,

Michigan before the sentence was announced, and another 65 confronted him last week.Larry Nassar served as USA

, several athletes, including three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman, criticised both the USOC and USA

Journal report that Blackmun was informed about sexual assault allegations against Nassar by former USA


Father attempts to attack disgraced doctor Nassar in court as USOC selects independent investigator to examine abuse

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A father whose three daughters were abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has attempted

USA Gymnastics has confirmed that it will do the same."

Nassar molested ©Getty ImagesThe investigation has been established amid mounting criticism of both USA

, several athletes, including three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman, criticised both the USOC and USA

Gymnastics for their role in the scandal.Earlier this week, USA Gymnastics confirmed it has received

 Three USA Gymnastics Board members - chairman Paul Parilla, vice-chairman Jay Binder and treasurer


Chen, Britcher and luge team relay foursome earn USOC Best of January honours

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Figure skater Nathan Chen, luger Summer Britcher and the United States’ luge team relay foursome have been named as the recipients of the Best of January honours by the United States Olympic Committee. 

The announcement comes as part of the Team USA Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of

their second Olympic Games at Pyeongchang 2018.In addition to Dow, the presenting sponsor, the Team USA


USA Gymnastics confirm resignations received from all Board members as Nassar victim count rises to 265

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics has confirmed it has received resignations from all members of its Board of Directors

had threatened to decertify the organisation if it did not happen.It comes after Nassar, the former USA

will confront him this week at his third and final sentencing hearing in Charlotte in Michigan.Three USA

USA Gymnastics thanks the Board members for their service.

 "We are grateful for the time and effort each has devoted to USA Gymnastics.

 "USA Gymnastics will provide information about this process within the next few days.


Nassar due back in court as USA Gymnastics training site investigated

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Disgraced former doctor of the United States Olympic gymnastics team Larry Nassar will appear at his third and final trial this week.

Texas Rangers are investigating incidents that took place at Karolyi Ranch, the training ground of USA

idea of having to return to the site for training.Texas Rangers are investigating the training base of USA

Gymnastics ©USA Gymnastics"It is impossibly difficult to relive these experiences and it breaks my heart


Shigemoto to leave as USA Judo's chief operating officer

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USA Judo's chief operating officer Corinne Shigemoto is to leave the organisation, it has been announced

My decision to leave USA Judo and return to Texas is bittersweet," said Shigemoto.

USA Judo chief executive Keith Bryant has praised Corinne Shigemoto for her sport to the sport in America

©YouTubeKeith Bryant, USA Judo's chief executive, paid tribute to Shigemoto."

I am extremely grateful to Corinne for her commitment to USA Judo and helping me get acclimated during

I hope the USA Judo community will recognise the contributions Corinne has made over the years and join



Official promises extensive independent probe into USOC and USA Gymnastics as appointment of investigator

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to abuse athletes without being detected will be an "unencumbered review of everyone associated to USA

Susanne Lyons, an independent member of the USOC Board of Directors who also leads the USA Gymnastics

data and documents, Lyons added.The investigation has been established amid mounting criticism of both USA

sentencing hearing in Michigan, which concluded last week.Gymnasts and other victims were critical of USA

, several athletes, including three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman, criticised both the USOC and USA

Gymnastics for their role in the scandal.Raisman described USA Gymnastics, whose entire board will resign


Nick Butler: It is time sport lived-up to its favourite catchphrase about "Athlete-Centered Games"

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I had a brief foray across the world to snowy Wuxi in China over the weekend to cover the final leg of World Taekwondo's flagship new Grand Slam Champions Series, a form of Asian aperitif before next week's Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.

powers-that-be.Sports news coverage over the past week has been dominated by the sentencing of former USA

USA Gymnastics and other authorities seemingly prioritised the protection of themselves and the organisation