Dragging hair on the floor, being beaten with a stick, locked in a locker...

　　This is not the bridge in the movie, but the true story of a group of British gymnasts during their childhood. Some so-called rigorous training has turned into abuse of a group of girls.

　　If it were not for their brave voices, this dark cage might never be discovered by the outside world.

British retired gymnast Lyons accepted an interview with local media and recalled his black experience.

　　In the past week, abuse abuse scandals in the British gymnastics community have caused uproar. The retired British gymnast Mason recalled the experience of the year. She had been required to train until her hands were torn and bleed, and then forced to use painkillers to continue practicing. Being beaten with a stick by the coach is also commonplace for her.

　　After Mason's brave voice, more and more British retired gymnasts came forward.

　　Lyons, who won the gold medal at the European Junior Championships, had a similar experience of abuse. Leons recalled: After being told by the coach that she was overweight, she was hungry for a whole week; she screamed because of hunger, which made her locked in the locker by the coach.

　　That year, Lyons was only 10 years old.

Four years ago, Lyons had photographs on his personal social media where his hands were worn and bleeding.

　　Even more appalling, Draxan, a former British gymnast, recalled in an interview: "I remember a girl who was pushed down on the floor and dragged by her hair because she failed to make the correct arrangement. Technical action."

　　"Another time, a girl was directly picked up and thrown out. Everyone saw it, but no one stopped it. No one said it might be too much, because you couldn't say anything at that time."

British gymnast Donny speaks on personal social media

　　These abuses have not only caused harm to the body.

　　Lyon, who is only 19 years old, has now retired. In recent years, she needs constant psychological treatment. Those gray memories are always lingering.

　　Fokkerstein, who once participated in the 2012 London Olympics rhythmic gymnastics competition, said: "Someone keeps saying that I am fat and look like a hippo." The stimulation of language makes her "doubt life", so that she weighs 10 every day. Second, to try to heal the wound.

　　Even if not in training, the coach will monitor their every move. If they expose photos of unhealthy food on social media, they will be insulted by the coach in public the next day. "Our daily lunch will also be checked by the coaches, if there is chocolate or candy, it will be thrown away."

　　Under the double physical and mental abuse, these girls in their 10s will feel scared during training and even panic disorder.

Before retiring, Lyons was in training.

　　In fact, as early as 2012, the abuse scandal in the British gymnastics world had already emerged. After a training session, Leonce’s parents discovered that their child had a red handprint on their thighs. It was not until a few years later that they realized what the child had experienced behind the red handprint.

　　It is pitiful that the group of teenagers at that time did not know that they had been abused, because all of them had received this so-called rigorous training, and they had become accustomed to them.

　　After being discovered by Lyons' parents, the coach was briefly investigated and suspended, but then resumed work. It wasn't until he was charged by Lyons and others in 2017 that he was suspended again.

　　Nowadays, this campaign to expose the scandals of the British gymnastics industry is still fermenting. More and more retired gymnasts have voiced on social media, and their bravery has also received outside support.

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　　Some people scolded: "These coaches should go to jail, deprive them of the right to eat, and let them experience this taste."

　　It was also said: "Thank you very much for your voice. Your voice is so powerful. This kind of widespread abuse must be eliminated so that it will no longer be the criterion for training athletes."

　　Some people also questioned: "Sports has always been a tool for condensing people's hearts, but what you see now is the opposite. Unfortunately, you have encountered such an experience. Have you noticed these situations in British sports?"

Leons is in the game.

　　Amidst discontent and doubt, the British Gymnastics Association finally responded to the scandal. CEO Allen said: "The behaviors I heard in recent days completely violate our coaching standards and these people will not have a place in our sport."

　　The British Sports Association stated that the accusations of these young gymnasts are shocking and disturbing. There is absolutely no one in the sport and no part of bullying or abuse. Anyone who engages in this kind of behavior must bear the responsibility and they will also carry out these accusations. survey.

　　Other voices pointed out that gymnastics is only part of the bullying scandal in British sports. Sexism and disability discrimination have appeared in cycling, swimming, kayaking and other projects.

　　And this kind of bullying does not only exist in British sports.

American gymnastic star Byers once issued a document accused of being sexually assaulted by the team doctor. Data map: 2016 Rio Olympics women's gymnastics individual all-round competition, American star Byers won the championship. News reporter Du Yangshe

　　Not long ago, a documentary called "The Whistler: A Trace of the American Gymnastic Team's Sexual Assault Scandal" was released, which described the sexual assault scandal of a team doctor of the American Gymnastics Team. It is reported that the reason why British gymnasts speak bravely is also influenced by the documentary.

　　Just a few days ago, a similar incident occurred in Korean sports. Triathlon female athlete Cui Shuxian chose to commit suicide because of the long-term bullying and abuse of the coaches and seniors on the team. Two years ago, South Korean short track skater Shen Xixi also accused coach Zhao Zaifan, who had sexually assaulted and beat her for a long time.

　　Shen Xixi's allegations were finally answered, and Zhao Zaifan was eventually sentenced to 10 months in prison. The dead Cui Shuxian can never wait for her due response after repeated accusations.

　　These should not belong to sports. But cruelly, because some coaches control the fate of athletes, dark cages are often hidden in dark corners.

　　Those adults, it's time to stand up like these girls. Don't let children suffer traumas that are hard to heal, or even pay the price of their lives. (Author Bian Liqun)