Sports Minister Andrea Abodi on
Wednesday met with Italian Olympic Committee (CONI President
Giovanni Malagò and Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI) Chief
Gherardo Tecchi following accusations of emotional abuse within
the nation's rhythmic gymnastics discipline.
Prosecutors in Brescia are looking into alleged psychological
abuse that two sisters who have left the sport were subjected to
by coaches in relation to their weight and physical appearance
following a complaint by their mother.
This comes after two former members of the national team, Nina
Corradini and Anna Basta, recently told La Repubblica that they
suffered humiliation and pressure in relation to their weight at
a rhythmic gymnastics academy.
"Medals are source of national pride but there will never be a
medal that can make up for unsuitable behaviour," Abodi said
after Wednesday's meeting.
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