By Syndicated Content
By Steve Keating
TOKYO (Reuters) – The most closely watched members of the United States Olympic gymnastics team in Tokyo will not be superstar Simone Biles or her fellow athletes, but the doctors and therapists hired to treat them as the sport works to put years of scandal behind it.
Following the 2016 Rio Games, USA Gymnastics was rocked by revelations of systemic abuse of athletes that triggered mass resignations, lawsuits, investigations and bankruptcy filings.
It also forced the introduction of long overdue health and safety protocols that forbid medical personnel, coaches, judges and other event staff from having one-on-one time with an athlete, and that will be visible in Tokyo.
Winning trust will be harder than winning medals for U S gymnastics team
japantimes.co.jp - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from japantimes.co.jp Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
UFC warns its athletes of Texas stringent anti-marijuana testing rules ahead of Houston event
sacurrent.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sacurrent.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nevada State Athletic Commission won t punish fighters who use marijuana
theathletic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theathletic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.