MOSCOW, June 15 More than 40 British athletes have filed lawsuits against the leadership of the Gymnastics Federation UK (British Gymnastics), which claimed physical and psychological abuse by coaches, reports the Guardian. According to the publication, a report by lawyer Ann White will be published on Thursday, which is a «comprehensive and wide-ranging investigation into allegations made at all levels of sports» . The document is also expected to be harshly critical of the federation's previous leadership. White said last year that she had received applications from nearly 400 people. 39 cases were referred to local authorities for the safety of the athletes. White also wrote that on average British Gymnastics received 300 complaints annually between 2015 and 2020 and she has information on more than 100 coaches and 90 clubs. , which has already held a series of meetings with coaches, gymnasts and parents and promised to implement the recommendations.
