Olympic champion's abuse claim ignites debate in Greece

In Greece, an Olympic sailor's testimony has forced people to confront issues of sexual abuse. Sofia Bekatorou has accused a senior sports official of sexually assaulting her. Her testimony has sparked shock and anger — and helped others to speak out.

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Date 21.01.2021
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Author Jonathan Crane
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Keywords sexual abuse, abuse victims, Greece abuse debate, Sofia Bekatorou, Bekatorou abuse, sexual assault, Hellenic Sailing Federation
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