# Gymnastics abuse scandal: is reform moving too slowly?

The Guardian examines whether gymnastics has changed fast enough after a sexual assault scandal that shook the sport. The case exposed failures in athlete safeguarding and led to reforms, but critics say progress remains uneven. The pace of change matters for athlete safety and trust in sports governance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/24/sexual-assault-scandal-rocked-gymnastics-larry-nassar-sport-change-slow) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:25 GMT