Saint-Dié Women's Volleyball Coach Suspended Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The coach of the Saint-Dié women's volleyball team, Emmanuel Dumortier, has been suspended on a precautionary basis following allegations from players accusing him of sexual insults during the season. The suspension, decided on March 20, comes in response to complaints highlighted by the ProSmash union, which represents professional athletes, bringing attention to the players' concerns about inappropriate remarks made by Dumortier.

The Saint-Dié volleyball club emphasized that the players' voices are being fully heard and considered, clarifying that the suspension does not imply any admission of wrongdoing but is intended to enable a thorough and fair investigation.

In parallel, the accusations have been reported to the French Volleyball Federation’s (FFVB) independent abuse prevention unit, which is scheduled to convene next week to address the matter. The club and sport authorities are taking steps to ensure the protection of the athletes and uphold the integrity of the sport.

This development comes as part of broader efforts within French sports to combat abuse and maintain safe environments for athletes, underscoring the importance of vigilance and swift action in response to such serious allegations.