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: Politics and Government
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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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Who Does Afghanistan's Soccer Team Represent Now?
The New York Times – Sports:
Afghanistan’s national soccer team played a rare match this week. But what, and whom, does the team represent?
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Women’s Tennis Challenges China’s Narrative Over Missing Player
The New York Times – Sports:
The WTA Tour chairman cast doubt over a reassuring email that state media claimed had been sent by Peng Shuai, who had accused a former top party official of sexual assault.
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Clarissa Eden, British Countess and Political Influencer, Dies at 101
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The iconoclastic niece of Winston Churchill, she was married to Prime Minister Anthony Eden, who was at the helm during the Suez crisis.
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How 'Squid Game' Reflects South Korean Culture and History
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Beyond their global appeal, the iconic outfits from “Squid Game” reveal a link to the history and culture of South Korea.