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"This is a situation in which there are no perfect
USOC chief executive Sarah Hirshland said: "Seeking to revoke recognition is not a decision that we have come to easily, but I
believe it is the right action.
"In the short-term, we will work to ensure that America's
have the support necessary to excel the field of play. "
USA Gymnastics has been in turmoil ever since dozens of female gymnasts, including Olympic champions such as Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, Douglas Gabby and Simone Biles, cam forward to accusate Nbadar of badual abuse.
Over the past two years, three CEOs – Steve Penny, Kerry Perry and interim chief Mary Bono – have been forced out of the organization after being criticized for the way they handled the situation.
Bono resigned to the job last month following some of the comments about the training of the Republican congresswoman was made to lead the organization.
Then Penny was arrested on charges of tampering with evidence in the Nbadar case.
USA Gymnastics said in a statement of its structure and structure of the organization.
"In the four months since, the Board has done everything it could to move this organization towards a better future," the board of directors said.
"We are now leading the way in the leadership and leadership of the organization, and most importantly, regain the trust of the gymnastics community."
Nbadar was sentenced to 125 years in prison after some 200 women testified about decades of abuse at his hands.
In her letter, Hirshland said "you deserve better" and that the USOC even offered USA's Gymnastics the option of surrendering its recognition voluntarily.
Hirshland will be identified, a hearing will be held, a report will be issued and a recommendation will be made. Then the USOC will vote to continue to recognize USAG, or to revoke that status.
Seeking a revocation does not guarantee a particular outcome.
Hirshland did not say how long the process would take and the USOC would make every effort to proceed quickly. She also called this moment the beginning of an important process for gymnastics in the United States.
"The path is not crystal clear, but our motives are," Hirshland wrote.
"So, we move forward, committed to ensuring the type of organization each and every one of the coaches, trainers and club owners who support them, deserves."
The announcement comes a day after the conclusion of the world gymnastics championships in Doha where Biles became the first female gymnast in 30 years to claim a medal in all six events at a major competition, including a record fourth all-around title for a woman. Her haul included four golds, one silver and a bronze.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, ediitng by Pritha Sarkar)
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