German gymnastics launches probe after severe abuse allegations

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2024-12-29

Frankfurt (dpa) - The German gymnastics federation DTB on Sunday pledged to launch an investigation into severe abuse allegations issued by former athletes. World championship medallist Tabea Alt spoke of "systematic physical and mental abuse" at the federal training centre in Stuttgart training centre, and Michelle Timm followed up by speaking of "catastrophic conditions" there. The DTB said in a statement that it as well as the regional federa......

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