The coach told you to kneel and begged forgiveness

New accusations are associated with Julieta Cantaluppi, a youth coach, published La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

The center of the story is Emanuela Maccarani, former head coach and technical director of the Italian national rhythmic gymnastics team.

March 26 The Italian Gymnastics Federation dismissed E. Maccarani, 58, of which she held for 29 years. Prosecutors asked for it to be tried for, suspected of misconduct with gymnastics of 14-16 years, Reuters writes.

Prosecutors opened an investigation after two former gymnastics Anna Basta and Nina Corradini accused the coach in psychological abuse in 2022.

Emanuela Maccarani. Photo by Scanpix

La Gazzetta Dello Sport has given testimonies describing strict disciplinary practice.

According to the publication, not only the actions of E. Maccararani, but also J. Cantaluppi and Olga Tishina, E. Maccararani, are serious concern.

It is reported that during the telephone conversation, « Tishina said the situation with Cantaluppi is much worse. She told Sofia Raffaeli and Serena Ottaviani to throw a bow and every time they failed, they had to wear one outfit. They finally stayed alone.

That’s not all. It is said that the gymnast S. Raffaeli was forced to kneel before the coach and begged for her forgiving her because of her mistake during her workout.

S. Raffaeli is a titled gymnast. 2023 It was announced as the best athlete of the year in Italy. 2024. won the bronze medal at the Olympics.

Julieta Cantaluppi and Sofia Raffaeli. Photo by Scanpix

According to Reuters, according to the accusations distributed by Italian media, Maccararani translated gymnastics, who were under 18 at the time, to weigh their teammates, while coaching staff insulted athletes with being overweight.

E. Maccarani denied all crimes.

Although Maccarani has been taken legal action, no official complaints against Mr Cantaluppi have been filed so far.