German Gymnastics Coach Suspended Following Abuse Allegations

The Deutscher Turner-Bund has temporarily removed Claudia Schunk from her role as investigations into systemic abuse at training centers continue.

Claudia Schunk, a youth national coach, has been suspended for four weeks by the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB).
The DTB emphasized that the suspension does not imply any judgment on the outcome of ongoing investigations.
Prosecutors conducted investigative measures at the Mannheim training center, where Schunk worked for over a decade.
Allegations of systematic abuse, including harsh training methods and humiliation, have emerged at key centers in Mannheim and Stuttgart.
The DTB is reviewing all reports, including positive accounts, to comprehensively address the allegations and improve athlete welfare.