Jamie Pittman, national coach since late 2021, was charged with 11 different code of conduct breaches following overseas tours last year by the Combat Institute of Australia, acting on behalf of several female boxers. The National Sports Tribunal, an independent government body set up to resolve sports-related disputes, heard damning evidence against him last month, details of which were only made public on Wednesday.

During the hearing, Pittman, 42, said he felt “ashamed and embarrassed” and would not contest the findings, acknowledging that “some comments he made were inappropriate.” “After reviewing the evidence, he did not want to cause further stress or anxiety to athletes preparing for the upcoming Olympic Games, he withdrew his expression of interest to coach at these Games and admitted his fault,” the court said.

Contacted on Wednesday by the Sydney Daily Telegraph, Pittman refused to provide further details on these allegations, but affirmed that he would not participate in the 2024 Olympics this summer. The National Sports Tribunal recommended his retroactive suspension for six months from November 9, 2023. It also ruled that he must issue a written apology to his victims and seek help from an association.