The head of the organization that runs Olympic curling in the U.S. resigned Friday in the wake of an investigation that revealed he failed to act on allegations of sexual abuse and other harassment when he was commissioner of a women’s soccer league
The head of the organization that runs Olympic curling in the United States resigned Friday in the wake of an investigation that revealed he failed to act on allegations of sexual abuse and other harassment when he was commissioner of a women’s soccer league.
“Change will come swiftly, with contributions from all kinds of people who play our great sport,” the federation said in a statement.“I’m convinced curling can be a force for good, and when the people in this sport work together we can make great things happen,” he said in a statement.citing the soccer investigation
Plush’s tenure was also in turmoil after the governing body voted at a member’s assembly earlier this week to expel the country’s largest regional association for nonpayment of dues during the pandemic. Clubs complained that debate was shut down without having a chance to voice their opposition and about other irregularities in the voting process.
USA Curling has said an investigation found Plush “acted in accordance with prioritizing the safety of athletes.” It said it would revisit the investigation in light of the Yates report.
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