The independent Gymnastics Ethics Foundation sanctions Rhythmic individuals in the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF).
Ms Siyana Vasileva
Ms Evgeniya Valiyeva
Ms Mariana Vasileva
The Federation is sanctioned, as well.
The AGF shall be suspended from participation in the 25th Council Meeting in Qawra (Malta) in 2025 and in the 86th Congress in Bangkok (Thailand) in 2026;
The AGF shall be excluded from participation in any FIG activities and other international events for a period of 6 months, which sanction shall be suspended for 12 months subject to the completion of the requirements in respect of safeguarding addressed below.
The AGF shall:
Appoint a qualified safeguarding expert, agreed with the GEF, to inspect and to review its safeguarding procedures and mechanisms, including its disciplinary processes, and who shall produce an initial report to the GEF by 31 March 2025, and reports on reviews quarterly thereafter until 31 December 2026, which reports shall
1. Identify any failings in the safeguarding procedures and mechanisms, and
2. Make recommendations for any improvements or adjustments to be made with a time frame for remedy or enaction.
Act on and remedy any recommendations made by the safeguarding expert within the timeframes identified;
Appoint to its governing board an independent and impartial safeguarding director, who shall report to the GEF quarterly until 31 December 2028 on all and any safeguarding cases within the AGF;
Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022, there have been a range of issues and controversies that have concerned me.
Without question he allows dangerous people to post dangerous things. He himself is guilty of amplifying posts that endanger people. And Musk frequently posts things himself that he knows are wrong. Misinformation and disinformation.
Starting January 2025, Gymnastics Coaching will not post on Twitter. Not comment or respond to posts, other than to BLOCK. We’ll continue to lurk as it’s (surprisingly) still the best social media platform for gymternet news.
It’s likely to get worse, not better, in 2025. At some point we’ll quit permanently.
Here are some of the problems according to ChatGPT:
Mass Layoffs and Talent Drain
… not enough personnel to manage content moderation or address security vulnerabilities.
Content Moderation and Misinformation
Policy Shifts: Under Musk, Twitter reversed or weakened many of its previous content moderation policies. This included restoring previously banned accounts (such as U.S. President Donald Trump) …
Rise in Hate Speech and Misinformation: …a surge in abusive content and lies, particularly in sensitive areas like elections and conspiracy theories.
Global Controversies and Legal Challenges
Content Moderation Legal Risks: Musk’s more permissive approach to content moderation led to concerns from governments and regulators in the U.S., EU, and other countries. Twitter faced potential legal consequences for not complying with stricter laws on online content and misinformation, particularly in Europe under the Digital Services Act.
Privacy and Security Concerns
Security Features Reduced: Some security features were weakened under Musk’s direction, including fewer protections for high-profile accounts and a decreased focus on tackling bots and spam accounts.
Challenges of Managing a High-Profile Platform
Musk’s Direct Involvement: Musk’s frequent involvement in Twitter’s daily operations has been both a blessing and a curse. While some see his hands-on approach as revitalizing the platform, others view it as erratic and unpredictable.
Conclusion:
Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led to significant changes in the platform’s culture, structure, and functionality. While Musk’s vision for Twitter X as an “everything app” and a hub for free speech has garnered attention, the platform’s reputation, stability, and user experience have faced substantial challenges. Many users and observers are concerned that these changes could result in long-term damage to Twitter’s once-dominant position in the social media landscape.
After a remarkable and successful relationship came to an end this summer in Paris, Hann reflects on nearly 20 years working with Whitlock, his own gymnastics journey and his passion for developing the next generation of coaches in the sport. …
Max was 12 years old when we started working together at South Essex Gymnastics Club. He was a happy-go-lucky kid but someone with such good basics in gymnastics as well.
I remember taking him to his first major competition in 2006, the UK School Games as a reserve, but the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India was the moment where it all changed. …
The German gymnastics federation DTB has pledged to launch an investigation into physical and mental abuse allegations made by 24-year-old retired gymnast Tabea Alt.
On Sunday, the DTB told Germany’s DPA news agency that it “had concrete information on potential wrongdoing from coaches at the federal training center in Stuttgart.”
“The subject of the investigation will be possible misconduct by coaches as well as errors in the high performance sports system at national bases,” the federation said. …
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