The WA government apologises to gymnasts who suffered alleged abuse and mistreatment while taking part in the Western Australian Institute of Sport's women's artistic gymnastics program over a period of 28 years.
That was a key recommendation of a Sport Integrity Australia review of WAIS, commissioned after dozens of women came forward alleging they were subject to systematic physical and emotional abuse by coaches and staff when training in the elite program from 1988 to 2016.
"While an apology cannot undo the actions of the past, it is an important starting point to making amends and rebuilding trust. "It is with some relief that we accept the Western Australian government's apology," GAA spokesperson and Olympian Jen Smith said. "Without the intervention and oversight of the department, we seriously doubt WAIS would engage in this process meaningfully and in good faith."
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