Gervasio Deferr was accused of alleged sexual abuse and Atresmedia and the production company Diagonal TV having postponed sine die the first of The big jumpthe series on the life of the gymnast and Olympic vault champion in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, after learning of these accusations. “Atresmedia and Diagonal immediately and jointly agreed to cancel the promotion and postpone the premiere ‘sine die’,” he confirmed to EFE a spokesperson for the television network.
“This preventive decision was taken before the alleged victim revealed the facts to The Country, in respect of their times and their desire to remain anonymous and on the basis of the responsibility and sensitivity that Atresmedia and Diagonal TV maintain with all victims of abuse, without prejudice to the right of Gervasio Deferr to the presumption of ‘innocence,” added the spokesperson.
Contacted by EFE, Gervasio Deferr refused to comment on these accusations. “I have nothing to say, I’m not going to make any statements,” said the gymnast, winner of two Olympic gold medals on vault in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 and a silver medal in the ground in Beijing 2008. The facts, which have not been confirmed. been denounced in court for having been “prescribed”, they refer to the stage in which Gervasio Deferr was High Performance Center (CAR)he is an adult and the complainant is a minor, who reports having been raped, according to what the newspaper published this Saturday The country. The woman’s lawyer assured the newspaper that he was aware two other cases.
With Óscar Casas, the series The big jump It was presented at the South Series festival in Cádiz on October 29 and its premiere on Atresplayer, Atresmedia’s payment platform, was initially scheduled for November 17. Created by José Rodríguez based on the autobiography of Gervasio Deferr, the series relives the gymnast’s “successes and hells” in five fifty-minute chapters.
Gervasio Deferr, history
Gervasio Deferr He is one of the most notable gymnasts in the history of Spanish sport, known for his exploits on the trampoline and on the floor. Born in Premià de Mar, Barcelona, on November 7, 1980, he began his sporting career very early and quickly stood out for his talent and dedication. His specialty in show jumping has led him to achieve maximum recognition in the Olympic Games of Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, where he won two gold medals, establishing himself as one of the best in his discipline. His style, characterized by power, precision and elegance, has made him a reference in artistic gymnastics.
In addition to her accomplishments on vault, Deferr also enjoyed success on floor, where she won a medal in silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This versatility and consistency has kept him among gymnastics’ elite for years, also accumulating European and world titles. His career, however, has not been without challenges, such as injuries and difficult times, this one being one although he is no longer a professional, but a coach. After his retirement in 2011, Gervasio Deferr dedicated himself to promoting gymnasticsThere is sport as a tool for social inclusion, working with young people and promoting values such as effort, perseverance and discipline.
