German Gymnastics Coaches Investigated for Alleged 2016 Abuse

Prosecutors confirm searches and investigations into two Mannheim coaches for attempted grievous bodily harm as systemic abuse allegations widen.

Stuttgart prosecutors have launched an investigation into two coaches at the Mannheim training center over a 2016 incident involving alleged attempted grievous bodily harm.
Searches were conducted at multiple locations to advance the investigation, with law enforcement actively involved.
Claudia Schunk, a national junior coach, remains suspended, but the German Gymnastics Federation has emphasized that her suspension does not imply guilt.
Both Mannheim and Stuttgart training centers face criticism for harsh and authoritarian coaching practices, with calls for systemic reforms growing louder.
The investigation is ongoing, and no conclusions have been reached, as prosecutors continue to examine the allegations.