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Gymnastics coach stood down for allegedly assaulting child at Brisbane gym

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Kruk, C. (2026, October 7). Gymnastics coach stood down for allegedly assaulting child at Brisbane gym. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/gymnastics-coach-stood-down-for-allegedly-assaulting-child-at-brisbane-gym-20261007-p613lc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A gymnastics coach at Splitz Gym in Sumner, Brisbane, has been suspended following allegations that they physically assaulted a child on September 16. Authorities began an investigation, which is ongoing, after receiving reports of the incident. Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Queensland confirmed their involvement and adherence to mandatory reporting procedures, emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of children in gymnastics as a top priority.

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On September 16, a gymnastics coach at Splitz Gym in Sumner, south-west Brisbane, was accused of physically assaulting a child. Queensland police launched an investigation following a report from the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit. Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Queensland confirmed they were aware of the incident and stated that strict mandatory reporting requirements had been followed. The organizations said the matter was immediately escalated to Sport Integrity Australia, as well as Queensland police, once the club became aware of the allegation. The coach has since been suspended pending further investigation into the allegations.

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Brisbane Gymnastics Australia Gymnastics Queensland Queensland Sport Integrity Australia

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Gymnastics Australia ORG · 4× Gymnastics Queensland ORG · 3× Queensland GPE · 2× Sport Integrity Australia ORG · 2× Australia GPE · 1× Brisbane GPE · 1× Sumner PERSON · 1× the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit ORG · 1×

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Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Queensland confirmed they were aware of the incident and said strict mandatory reporting requirements have been followed. “As soon as the club was made aware of the allegation … the matter was immediately escalated to Gymnastics Queensland, Gymnastics Australia, Sport Integrity Australia, and Queensland police,” the organisations said in a joint statement.

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🔮 “The matter is being managed by Queensland police and we will not be providing further comment on the investigation.

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Gymnastics coach stood down for allegedly assaulting child at Brisbane gym · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

A gymnastics coach has been stood down for allegedly assaulting a child at a gym in south-west Brisbane last month. uncertain

coach → stand → Brisbane

Officers from the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit received a report of a child being physically assaulted by a coach at Splitz Gym in Sumner on September 16. asserted

child → receive → September

An investigation into the assault was launched and is continuing. asserted

investigation → launch → assault

organisations → confirm → statement

“Gymnastics in Australia has zero tolerance for any behaviour that places members or children at risk. asserted

that → have → risk

“The club immediately suspended the coach [from any clubs affiliated with Gymnastics Australia] pending an investigation.” The organisations wrote to parents of the club last week to inform them of the allegations, and encouraged them to report any further information to Sport Integrity Australia. asserted

organisations → suspend → Australia

“Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Queensland remain firmly committed to ensuring gymnastics is a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, and we are focused on supporting the local community through this challenging period,” they said. asserted

they → remain → period

“The matter is being managed by Queensland police and we will not be providing further comment on the investigation. asserted

we → manage → investigation

” A police spokesperson said the investigation was continuing. asserted

investigation → say → ?