Violent Acts by Gymnastics Coach in Japan: News and Updates

2023-12-15 15:06:55

According to the Japan Gymnastics Association, coach Yoshiko Matsumoto of the Osaka Volare Gymnastics Club in Kishiwada City, Osaka, was found to have committed violent acts such as pulling athletes from behind and pinching them on the practice range.

The coach received a summary order for a fine of 300,000 yen for assaulting and injuring two female athletes, and his registration was canceled in 2015.The Japan Gymnastics Association held a board meeting on the 15th. We decided to permanently ban him due to the lack of improvement.

Furthermore, in February last year, a male coach belonging to the same club was suspended indefinitely for allegedly dragging a player by the hair, and another female coach also had his water bottle confiscated during practice. His registration was canceled for one year for forcing him to impose excessive weight restrictions.

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