As a result of an investigation by the relevant agency regarding the allegations that athletes belonging to the Incheon Para Swimming Federation were assaulted several times during training, it was confirmed that the statement was credible and requested the police to investigate.
(SBS 8 News on June 17th ▶ "I was dragged to the warehouse and beaten up"…Athlete with disabilities assault investigation) The
Incheon Advocacy Agency for the Disabled said, "On the 31st of last month, the managers and coaches who were designated as perpetrators were charged with violating the Welfare Act for the Disabled at the Incheon Michuhol Police Station. I have commissioned an investigation,” he said.
In consideration of the characteristics of the victims, the agency plans to provide judicial support, such as accompanying the witnesses in the investigation when making a statement at an investigation agency in the future.
Previously, 12 swim team players, from elementary school students to their 20s, with intellectual and autistic disabilities, confessed to being beaten by coaches and coaches during practice.
They stated that they were hit in the buttocks with baseball bats and flippers, mainly in the pool warehouse, and similarly stated the location, tools, and body parts.
The players claim that they were beaten for reasons such as poor training attitude, poor record, and not working hard to jump rope.
In response to a reporter's question about whether or not they were assaulted, the coaches and coaches said, "Some players have been injured in accidents, but there has never been any assault."