Photo by Chris Karidis on Unsplash NEWS French Officials Identify Over 400 Sports Figures Suspected of Sexual Violence Sixty people have faced criminal proceedings, and over 100 have been remove from their positions. by Inesh Chari April 5, 2021 French officials have identified 400 sports figures who are suspected of sexual violence. The list of offenses includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, and cover ups for the crimes. The data released Friday by the French sports ministry, shows the majority of the victims are under the age of 15. The sports ministry stated 96% of the accusers are men, 83% of the victims are girls, and 63% are under the age of 15. Sixty people have faced criminal proceedings, and over 100 have been remove from their positions. Why Did French Officials Investigate? In a book written by Sarah Abitbol, the professional ice skater from France, stated she was raped by her coach when she was a teen. This made more skaters and other athletes speak about sexual harassment and violence in sports. Abitbol’s book and activism made the sports ministry launch an investigation. Unfortunately, sexual harassment and violence are common in sports and cause trauma for many athletes. France is doing the right thing to investigate sexual violence and harassment in sports so it will be safer for young athletes. Post Views: 589 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Inesh Chari Living in Watchung, New Jersey and a senior at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Communication Studies. Latest posts by Inesh Chari (see all) French Officials Identify Over 400 Sports Figures Suspected of Sexual Violence - April 5, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better - March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep - March 22, 2021 High School Announcer Spews Racist Remarks Towards Girl’s Basketball Team for Kneeling During Anthem - March 15, 2021 Related TopicsFranceFrenchiceskatingsarahabitbolSports Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 More in NEWS Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... Lebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With Pepsi Lebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With Pepsi To Be The Face Of Mountain... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season The WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. NFL Hires First Black Female On-Field Referee Maia Chaka will join Sarah Thomas as the women to officiate an NFL game. Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic