British Cycling has upheld the allegations of sexism track rider Jess Varnish made against former technical director Shane Sutton, following an internal investigation.
After she was dropped from British Cycling's Olympic programme, Varnish spoke out saying that Sutton had told her that she should "move on and go and have a baby."
Sutton was suspended by the organisation three days later and subsequently resigned from his position as technical director.
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"Following an internal investigation, the British Cycling board has upheld an allegation made by Jess Varnish that former Technical Director Shane Sutton had used inappropriate and discriminatory language," the statement read.
"The board wishes to put on record its sincere regret that this happened. The findings of the investigation will help the development of the organisation alongside the independent review into the culture of the World Class Programme, jointly commissioned by British Cycling and UK Sport, and led by Annamarie Phelps."
The findings of the internal investigation has been given to the independent review panel, which will release its findings in due course.
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