The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.
Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
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The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask
The New York Times – Sports:
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai went missing after publicly accusing a former government official of sexual assault. Tennis stars, led by Naomi Osaka, and the WTA have all asked #whereispengshuai?
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U.S. Is ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Biden Says
The New York Times – Sports:
A boycott would mean that government officials would not attend the Winter Games in February, though it would not prevent U.S. athletes from competing.
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Biden Says U.S. ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of the Beijing Olympics
The New York Times – Sports:
The boycott would mean that no U.S. government officials would attend the Games, which begin in February, though it would not prevent athletes from attending.