Australian boxing coach Jamie Pittman has withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics following an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
Pittman, himself a former Olympian and world title challenger, did not dispute the findings and admitted to numerous code of conduct violations, including sexually inappropriate comments and behavior.
CombatAus, on behalf of several anonymous members of Australia's national boxing body, said the accusers were “disgusting”, “offensive”, “disgusting” and “felt uncomfortable in his presence”. brought forward a number of allegations.
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What did Jamie Pittman do?
The findings following a hearing convened by the National Sports Tribunal outline several specific instances of misconduct involving Pittman.
These include:
- Tell the male members of your team, “To become more manly, you need to have sex with more women.''
- Take a photo while a team member is bending over and show the photo to another athlete later
- “Some of the girls here are fucking hot,” Pittman said during training camp in Italy.
- Say “It's delicious, please go ahead” so that the female members of the Italian team can hear it.
- A mother passing by with her baby said, “Oh, how wonderful a child's life is, how I wish I could be that age again… being pushed around in a pram all day, sucking at the breast.'' I wish I could.”
- Moves provocatively in a 'lap dance' style in front of athletes training on stationary machines and says 'sex improves performance'
What sanctions did Jamie Pittman receive?
Pittman, director of the National Futures Program, did not dispute the findings regarding his conduct, but submitted an opinion regarding the nature of the sanction.
CombatAus had originally recommended an 18-month or nine-month suspension and 20 days of community service.
Mr Pittman acknowledged the sanctions against him for his decades of outstanding performance and standing in the sport, his overall contribution to Australian sport and Indigenous communities, and his ability to maintain employment and provide for his wife and two young children. He pointed out the possible impact.
In the end, Pittman was suspended from all activities at CombatAus for six months, disciplined, submitted a written apology to affected parties, and committed to anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, anti-bullying and anti-discrimination. I was asked to take counseling and courses related to this. sexual misconduct.
Pittman, 42, has already withdrawn his application to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics because he “does not want to cause any further stress or anxiety to the athletes who are preparing for the upcoming Olympics.” He also resigned from the Australian Olympic Committee's Indigenous Peoples Committee. Advisory Committee.
