Gymnastics

gymnastics, women's sport

New helpline for gymnasts to report bullying and abuse

The British Athletes Commission and children's charity NSPCC have set up a new helpline for gymnasts to report complaints of bullying or abuse.

Olympic medallist Amy Tinkler is amongst those who have come forward recently to highlight abusive behaviour within the sport.

BAC board member Peter Crowther told BBC Sport they want the dedicated helpline to be seen as a 'safe...

gymnastics, women's sport

Tinkler still waiting to hear from British Gymnastics over complaint

Former Team GB gymnast Amy Tinkler is the latest athlete to criticise the governing body over negative experiences in the sport.

Tinkler, who announced her retirement from the sport earlier this year due to ankle surgery, won bronze at the Rio Olympics in 2016 at the age of 16.

But she now says her injuries had nothing to do with her decision to quit the sport.

...