"We were completely shocked, she said. The rug was pulled from under our feet. She described how the players have been trying to process what has happened but said: One thing is for sure: this will take a long time There are better and worse days. But my thoughts are of course often on this case. And when that happens you think about how disgusting and grim it is what has been going on here."
"If female athletes are not even safe in their own dressing rooms because of an official then they have nowhere to stand on. I am hoping for a full investigation by the authorities and a complete overhaul by the club."
A man accused of secretly recording women in the Altach women's team changing rooms and showers is set to appear in court next week. About 30 women have been identified on the recordings, and some are considering civil lawsuits. Players learned of the alleged recordings via media reports and were called into a meeting; they report shock and ongoing emotional impact. Coverage by local reporters prompted difficulty obtaining responses from the club. The minister of sport described the alleged crimes as disgusting and called for a full investigation and a club overhaul. The accused faces charges including misuse of recording devices under section 120 of the Austrian criminal code.
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