Boxing Australia head coach Jamie Pittman admits sexual misconduct

Boxing Australia’s head coach has admitted to “disgusting” sexual misconduct involving female fighters and has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics.

The tribunal found Pittman’s conduct was “variously described as ‘disgusting’, ‘shocking’, ‘inappropriate’, ‘gross’ and ‘offensive’.”

“There is no place in modern society for such conduct, which also falls well short of the standards of behaviour expected of those involved with CombatAus.”

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The tribunal listed several mitigating factors it considered before reaching its conclusion, including that: Pittman had previously had an “unblemished career” as an athlete and coach; he expressed genuine remorse for the “unease and embarrassment caused by his inadvertent and thoughtless conduct”; he was “willing to undertake any necessary courses or training to ensure such incidents do not recur”; and he had not contested breach.

The tribunal recommended a six-month ban backdated to November last year and written apologies to a team physiotherapist and at least two athletes.