WTA about Peng Shuai: Interview does not alleviate worries

The Chinese tennis player met IOC President Thomas Bach at the Winter Games in Beijing and in the interview The Team again denied sexual assault by a top Chinese politician. “It's always good to see Peng Shuai, whether it's in an interview or attending the Olympics. However, her recent interview does not alleviate any of our concerns about her original post on November 2nd,” WTA boss Steve Simon said in a statement on Monday. Peng Shuai took a courageous step with her allegations. “We have called for a formal investigation into her allegations by the appropriate authorities and an opportunity for the WTA to meet with Peng in confidence to discuss her situation.” Shuai retracts allegations The case has been moving the world since the former world number one in doubles published allegations of sexual assault by a top Chinese politician on social networks in November. The post was deleted soon after. Since then, athletes, politicians and human rights activists have expressed concern for Peng Shuai's well-being. She later denied making the allegations. However, her statements seemed staged. The The Team She now said: “I never said that anyone sexually harassed me in any way.” Again she spoke of an “enormous misunderstanding”. The recent interview also seemed staged. The French newspaper itself pointed out the conditions that had to be met by the Chinese National Olympic Committee (COC): Peng would speak in Chinese, the questions had to be submitted in advance, and the interview should be published without further comment. There was also a COC representative in the room during the conversation who translated questions and answers.

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WTA about Peng Shuai: Interview does not alleviate worries

The women's tennis organization WTA remains concerned about the 36-year-old after a monitored interview by Peng Shuai during the Olympics and is again calling for an investigation into the case.

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