In a press release, Gymfed first officially responded to the recent events in the Flemish gymnastics world. The federation acknowledges that things have gone wrong in top sports counseling and regrets that some gymnasts still have negative experiences.
Gymfed is therefore planning a consultation with the elite gymnasts who ended their careers during the 2016-2020 Olympiad to evaluate that period together with them. It communicates that these findings will be taken into account in the future. Gymfed appeals to an independent ethics committee on this matter and asks those involved to further explain their testimonials to this committee.
The federation also states that it takes recent testimonials seriously. “Gymfed appeals to an independent ethics committee on this matter and asks those involved to further explain their testimonials to this committee. In the short term, communication will take place about the operation of this committee. The federation guarantees expert, neutral and discreet treatment and ensures that it will work with the findings and advice. ”
“Since 2016, significant efforts have been made to ensure that the highest level works in a constructive, pedagogically responsible and respectful manner with athletes, coaches and frameworks to achieve the common goals, in particular achievements during the major tournaments. . Gymfed wants to continue to evolve in this process to guarantee a positive and safe sports climate. The federation remains alert to a pedagogical and responsible sports environment for all its athletes and is always striving for improvement. ”
