Olympics: Bach Saddened by US Gymnastics Abuse Scandal

Olympics: Bach Saddened by US Gymnastics Abuse Scandal
The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach holds a news conference following the IOC Executive Board meeting ahead of the the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, February 4, 2018. Reuters/Ahmad Masood
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PYEONGCHANG—International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said he was saddened by the “tragic and criminal” sexual abuse case that has rocked U.S. gymnastics and that he hopes an independent investigation will ascertain where athletes were failed.

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment.