Another Scandal In The World Of Sport

[emmie]

in the USA this is appalling.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-42711940/dozens-of-women-describe-abuse-by-ex-doctor-larry-nassar

[emmie]

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she was sexually abused by former Team USA gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar.

In an emotional statement, Biles, a star of the Rio Games, said she would not let Nassar "steal my love and joy"

[mikey4444]

One wonders why this went on for so long, with so many women being involved ?

[emmie]

a vow of silence, women, in this case young girls keep quiet about this, you don't tell anyone because of the shame of it. Read the piece, watch the video it is heartbreaking.

[mikey4444]

Yes Emmie....its a disgrace that the situation went on for so long.

Its similar to the dreadful Barry Bennell case, where 100's of kids felt that they wouldn't be believed.

Lets hope things have changed now.

The lesson that needs to be learned is...listen to the kids !

[ummmm]

It's embarrassing.

[emmie]

ummm
what's embarrassing?

[emmie]

telling someone you mean, i would think so if that is the case.

[ummmm]

Yes...telling. You can't just say he touched me. You have to describe in detail what was done. For any young person it's embarrassing so they keep silent.

[emmie]

that is what has been happening across the sporting world, these are two cases but how many more will come to light.

[ummmm]

It's not just the sporting world. We're just hearing about this.

[emmie]

i know, but these two highlight the appalling treatment of very young people in sports which millions of people enjoy.

[ummmm]

Getting into sports coaching is a paedophiles dream job

[emmie]

horrible to think it can happen to anyone's kids.

[dannyk13]

At least he got a decent sentence.60 years is about ten times what he would have received here.

[emmie]

i saw that, good thing in my opinion, he won't ever come out.