Gymnastics coach faces fresh abuse allegations as second indictment filed

A gymnastics coach from Kiryat Ono has been hit with fresh allegations of misconduct, with prosecutors filing a second indictment against him in just two weeks. Yevgeny Yordanov, 51, stands accused of committing improper acts during training sessions on two separate occasions between 2018 and 2019.The new charges represent an escalation in the case against the coach, coming rapidly after initial allegations were brought. The indictment specifies that the alleged misconduct occurred during routine training activities, suggesting a pattern of behaviour that prosecutors believe warrants formal criminal charges.The case has highlighted concerns about safeguarding standards in Israeli sports coaching, particularly within gymnastics programmes where coaches have close physical contact with athletes during instruction and spotting. Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of the allegations, but the filing of multiple indictments within a fortnight indicates prosecutors believe they have substantial evidence to support the charges.Yordanov’s case is expected to proceed through Israel’s courts, where he will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations against him.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.