A coach of the French sailing team accused of moral and suspended harassment

Accused of supposed inappropriate behavior. Meanwhile, Philippe Boudgourd, coach of the French Olympic sailing team that he was responsible for taking to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, was suspended by his DTN. Nevertheless, It is the subject of two investigations.

A wind of scandal blows on the world of sailing. In addition, Philippe Boudgourd. Moreover, coach of the French Olympic sail team since the end of the 2024 Paris Games, has been suspended for six months of his functions by the National Technical Directorate (DTN) of his sport.

The reason? Similarly, The coach was reported on the platform of the Ministry of Sports for Moral Harassment a few weeks ago. according to the Team. He was dismissed from his duties on June 27 by the authorities. in the middle of Kiel week (June 21-29), while he was heading the French crews in class 470.

“The athletes found themselves without coach in full competition”

“He left in full regatta. ” said a member of the French team. “The athletes found themselves without a coach in full competition. We just know that he is under investigation. it is only the beginning, we do not even know who made the report.”

Appointed after the Paris Olympics to prepare those of Los Angeles in 2028. Philippe Boudgourd would no longer have the right to have the slightest contact with the athletes, even in Visio. He would have been advised to have recourse to psychological support and to prepare his defense. An internal disciplinary investigation at the French Federation was allegedly opened by its president. Jean-Luc Dénéchau, who confirmed the situation on a daily basis.

“I appointed an instructor, but we are only at the beginning of this work. Our instructor A. will contact the State services to know if they can coach french sailing team accused give us a certain number of elements and we will conduct our own investigations.”