Bulgarian Volleyball Internationals Accuse Slovenian Coach of Sexual Harassment

Sports | September 6, 2011, Tuesday // 17:05
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Volleyball Internationals Accuse Slovenian Coach of Sexual Harassment File photo of the Bulgarian female volleyball team by Dnevnik.bg

A sex scandal has rattled Bulgaria's female volleyball squad, as two players have claimed their Slovenian coach Dragutin Baltic has sexually harassed them.

Baltic has texted two of his players inviting them to his room, the Bulgarian Tema Sport has reported. "Knock two times, so that I can understand it is you at the door, and be discreet," Baltic has allegedly texted Bulgarian national squad player Hristina Ruseva.

As a result, Ruseva has contacted the country's national volleyball federation. The other player who complained against the Slovenian coach was Tsvetelina Zarkova, according to the local Kanal 3 TV channel.

Bulgaria's deputy coaches  Lyubka Debarlieva and Dimo Tonev have confirmed they have heard of the sexual harassment claims, but have claimed they have not seen any text messages sent by Blatic to the players. Baltic is yet to comment on the allegations.

Recently, the Slovenian coach was criticized by Bulgarian media outlets for letting several players out of the national squad, including star and captain Eva Yaneva.

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