German Gymnastics Faces Turmoil as Stuttgart Abuse Scandal Disrupts EM Preparations

With three months until the European Championships in Leipzig, unresolved abuse allegations at the Stuttgart training center leave top athletes, including Helen Kevric, without coaches.

The Stuttgart gymnastics training center is under investigation for allegations of psychological abuse, leading to the suspension of two coaches in December 2024.
The German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) has yet to establish an external commission to address the allegations, delaying resolution and impacting athlete preparation.
Funding for the Stuttgart center has been frozen by the Baden-Württemberg government until an independent investigation is completed.
Helen Kevric, a 16-year-old rising star and Olympic finalist, currently lacks a permanent coach, jeopardizing her readiness for the European Championships in May.
National coach Gerben Wiersma is working to stabilize training conditions but warns that Kevric's participation in Leipzig remains uncertain without a proper preparation program.