The coach humiliated the gymnasts.
Sofia Raffaeli had to kneel in front of her coach. Aop
In the rhythmic gymnastics of Italy, a gigantic scandal was revealed, Gazzetta Dello Sport and Insidethegames reported.
For example, Emanuela Maccarani, the long -time head coach of the national team, has been fired for the inappropriate treatment of gymnasts.
In addition, coach Julietie Cantalupp is said to have done humiliating and submissive exercises for athletes.
The matter became clear of MacCaran’s assistant Olga Tishina A telephone conversation that ended up in the right of the court.
– Cantulupi commanded Sofia Raffael and Serena Otaviania to throw the rim in the air, and every time they didn’t catch the rim, they had to take off one garment. Finally, they were wearing lingerie, Tishina said.
According to the claims, Raffaeli also had to kneel in front of a coach and apply for forgiveness after making an error in practice.
The court deals with a number of accusations regarding the mental violence of coaches and the cause of eating disorders.
Raffaeli is a five -time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist in Paris in 2024.