Athlete Abuse

• ‘The reality behind the Olympic medals’: Ex-Whitecaps push for national inquiry

  "We're so under-protected, underfunded, underrepresented, and yet the sport system does not happen without our participation," athlete and whistleblower Ciara McCormack said.

  Sports

  Apr 25, 2023
  
• Canadian boxers call for resignation of top official, investigation into ‘toxic’ culture

  In a letter sent to Sport Canada on Wednesday morning, athletes said Boxing Canada has cultivated a toxic culture of fear and silence.

  Sports

  May 4, 2022
  
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• Universities failing to protect athletes from abusive coaches, students say

  There is a growing campaign to rid Canadian sports of abuse and harassment.

  Sports

  Nov 24, 2019
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• UVic threatens disciplinary action if athletes speak about coach investigation

  Three rowers who accused coach Barney Williams of harassment and verbal abuse say the university has threatened them with disciplinary action.

  Crime

  Nov 23, 2019
• Rowing Canada, University of Victoria investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse

  Three athletes and an assistant coach have filed complaints against Barney Williams, with some alleging his actions led to depression and self-harm.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2019
• Hate against Team Canada captain on social media shines light on athlete abuse online: experts

  Younger athletes may be more susceptible than seasoned professionals to the harm social media can inflict, simply because they're not accustomed to the attention sports fame often brings.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2019