The New York Times – Sports:
The editor of a state-run newspaper on Saturday shared two clips said to be of the Chinese tennis star on Twitter. But they are unverified, and the head of the WTA called them “insufficient.”
Category: Zhang Gaoli
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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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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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WTA Demands Chinese Inquiry Into Peng Shaui's Sexual-Assault Accusation
The New York Times – Sports:
Calls for an investigation into allegations by the Chinese player Peng Shuai came with the threat that the tour might walk away from its deep ties to China.
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WTA Tour Seeks Chinese Inquiry Into Player’s Sexual Assault Accusation
The New York Times – Sports:
The head of the women’s tennis tour asked for a “full and transparent” investigation after Peng Shuai, a player, recently accused Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier of China, of sexual assault.