Abuse Claims, Legal Investigation: Inside Romanian Gymnastics Coach Camelia Voinea’s Temporary Suspension
Camelia Voinea, a renowned Romanian gymnastics coach, has been temporarily suspended amid serious allegations of physical and psychological abuse. The Romanian Gymnastics Federation has decided to refer the case to the criminal justice system for further investigation. This decision follows multiple testimonies from athletes, including Denisa Golgotă, who reported threats of violence from Voinea.
- ▪Camelia Voinea has been suspended by the Romanian Gymnastics Federation due to allegations of abuse.
- ▪The Federation has handed the case over to Romania's criminal justice system for a formal investigation.
- ▪Denisa Golgotă, an elite gymnast, publicly accused Voinea of threatening violence against her.
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