The announcement came one day after the head of the Olympic committee threatened in an email to decertify USA Gymnastics — the sport’s national governing body — if its entire board of more than 20 people did not resign by Wednesday. Bowing to the demands of the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics confirmed Friday night that the remaining members of its board of directors would resign — the latest fallout from a widespread sexual abuse scandal involving the federation’s longtime national team doctor, Lawrence G. Nassar. As of Friday, the USA Gymnastics website that once listed its board of directors was redirecting readers to a page about the 2018 American Cup. USA Gymnastics bylaws say the board shall consist of 21 directors. The Olympic committee has also come under fire for failing to hold the gymnastics federation accountable for its failures.

Source: thestar January 26, 2018 23:15 UTC