British Gymnastics head 'appalled and ashamed' at multiple abuse stories
10-07-2020 22:00 via theguardian.com

British Gymnastics head 'appalled and ashamed' at multiple abuse stories

Organisation holds crisis talks amid damning revelationsGrowing number of gymnasts call on Jane Allen to resignThe head of British Gymnastics, who is facing calls for her resignation, has told member clubs she is “appalled and ashamed” by the multiple stories of abuse that have emerged in a harrowing and potentially far-reaching week for the sport in the UK.In a letter seen by the Guardian, Jane Allen said: “Any mistreatment of gymnasts is inexcusable,” and promised to re
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