Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Athlete's representative: the association 'LTU Aquatics' did not prevent harassment towards the swimmer

A report concluded that LTU Aquatics failed to take measures against harassment claims involving a coach.

A representative report by Laura Montvilaitė highlights the negligence of the LTU Aquatics association in addressing harassment allegations against coach P. Andrijauskas. The report indicates that the association did not prevent violations and did not take appropriate action after evidence of inappropriate behavior surfaced. It accused the coach of showing clear signs of sexual harassment and disrespect towards the athlete, which compromised her dignity and rights against discrimination.

The findings suggest that LTU Aquatics not only ignored the immediate harassment disclosure but also failed to reprimand male athletes involved in bullying and making sexist and racist remarks. This report exposes a toxic environment within the organization, where disrespectful behaviors are tolerated, indicating a need for stringent policies against harassment and support for vulnerable athletes.

Additionally, the report criticizes LTU Aquatics for not executing disciplinary procedures or applying sanctions to the individuals who committed violations. It emphasizes the association's failure to ensure a respectful and psychologically safe sporting environment, highlighting a serious issue within Lithuanian sports governance that requires urgent attention to support and protect athletes from discrimination and harassment.

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