- Title: USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal
- Date: 5th November 2018
- Summary: PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA (FEBRUARY 9, 2018) (REUTERS) MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES (SOUNDBITE) (English) CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LARRY PROBST, SAYING: "The USOC has commissioned an independent investigation that will help us understand who knew what about (Larry) Nassar's abuse, when and what they did with that information. We will take appropriate action based on the findings of that independent investigation. The moment of reckoning that we are experiencing in the United States is extremely painful on many levels and most especially for the women involved. We owe everyone a thorough, thoughtful and transparent independent investigation and that is precisely what will occur."
- Embargoed: 19th November 2018 23:54
- Keywords: USOC USA Gymnastics Larry Nassar
- Location: VARIOUS UNITED STATES
- City: VARIOUS UNITED STATES
- Country: USA
- Topics: Handball,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA004958DA2N
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- Story Text: The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) said on Monday (November 5, 2018) it has taken steps to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as the national governing body for the sport.
The USOC said the challenges facing the governing body, which is trying to recover from a scandal over the sexual abuse of hundreds of female athletes by one of its team doctors, are more than it is capable of overcoming in its current form.
"Seeking to revoke recognition is not a conclusion that we have come to easily," USOC chief executive Sarah Hirshland said in a statement. "In the short-term, we have to work to ensure that USAG gymnasts have the support necessary to excel on and off the field of play." - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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