Russian diver Maria Bruenok said that after her statement about harassment from coach Pavel Muyakin, some team members began to avoid her.
Earlier, 19-year-old Bruenok told Metaratings.ru that she was sexually harassed by coach Muyakin. The 61-year-old specialist invited Bruenok to his room, where he wanted to discuss the athlete’s training process, and then kissed her. The Russian Diving Federation told it had created a commission to conduct an independent investigation; Muyakin called Bruenok’s accusations unfounded.
— Masha, you told this whole story before the Russian Cup. Was it difficult to jump into this situation later?
— In principle, a lot of people already knew about it, so it really didn’t change anything. The situation was not easy, but I think I managed.
— How did the others react? Team? Many people face negative attitudes after such statements.
– Of course, such feelings were present. This was more felt among the juniors.
– How did this manifest itself?
– They avoid. They don’t say anything to you, but you feel like they’re avoiding you.
— If I understand correctly, you didn’t end up jumping mixed at the Russian Cup?
“I would say this, in mixed doubles with my partner from Kazan (Gleb Kasyanov), we don’t jump anymore,” Bruenok told .
Source : MatchTV

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