Explaining the decision to begin proceedings, United States Olympic Committee chief executive Sarah Hirshland wrote an open letter to “gymnasts and the gymnastics community in the United States”.
It read: “Seeking to revoke recognition is not a decision that we have come to easily, but I believe it is the right action.
“We believe the challenges facing the organisation are simply more than it is capable of overcoming in its current form.
“Even weeks ago, I hoped there was a different way forward. But we now believe that is no longer possible.
“Today is only the beginning of an important process for gymnastics in the United States. The path is not crystal clear, but our motives are.
“We move forward, committed to ensuring the type of organisation each gymnast and the coaches, trainers and club owners who support them, deserves.”
Rachael Denhollander, the first gymnast to come forward with allegations against Nassar, said “a complete regime change should start right now” and that the news was “for every survivor”.
She added:, external “After overseeing the abuse of hundreds of children by Larry, national coaches and club coaches, it is high time for this organisation to end and a new one, truly dedicated to athlete safety, to begin.”
