Peng Shuai denies making accusation of sexual assault, calls it ‘huge misunderstanding’
Peng Shuai sought to allay fears over her safety, saying her life since November had been ‘nothing special’ and denying she had ‘disappeared’.
Feb 07, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
International Olympic Committee to hold a meeting with Peng Shuai on sidelines of Beijing Winter Olympics
The well-being of Peng Shuai, a three-time Olympian, became a matter of concern in November when she appeared to allege on social media that a former Chinese vice premier, Zhang Gaoli, had sexually assaulted her in the past.
Feb 06, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
Tennis star Peng Shuai denies she made accusation of sexual assault against former Chinese vice-premier
Peng Shuai’s remarks on Sunday marked the first time she had addressed the matter on camera in public. She spoke on the sidelines of a cross-country skiing event in Shanghai.
Dec 20, 2021, 10:31 AM IST
No World Tennis Tour events in China in 2022, says ITF source
There will be no World Tennis Tour events held in China in 2022, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) source confirmed to Reuters on Thursday.
Dec 09, 2021, 22:38 PM IST
WTA suspends all tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai safety concerns
Peng Shuai’s whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November, alleging that China’s former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.
Dec 02, 2021, 09:13 AM IST
Peng Shuai missing case: WTA world's best human rights organisation, willing to lose billions says former US official
Former US Ambassador for Global Women's Issues Kelley Eckels Currie praises WTA for sticking to their principles despite knowing the fact that it could cost them billions of dollars for saving tennis star Peng Shuai.
Nov 24, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
Peng Shuai's video call with Olympic official not enough, says WTA
Peng Shuai, a former doubles world number one, became a matter of international concern for nearly three weeks after she posted a message on social media alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.
Nov 23, 2021, 11:27 AM IST
Peng Shuai says she was SAFE, speaks to IOC official on video call
Missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympic officials in a video call from Beijing that she was safe and well, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday after Peng Shuai reappeared in public at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer.
Nov 22, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Who is Peng Shuai, what is the controversy around her
Peng Shuai`s absence triggered widespread concern, with international sports stars and governments calling on China to provide proof that she was safe. United Nations had on Saturday called for an investigation into her disappearance while the Women`s Tennis Association (WTA) is willing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China for the tennis player.
Nov 22, 2021, 08:58 AM IST
Peng Shuai sexual assault allegation: WTA prepared to pull tournaments out of China
Concern among the global tennis community and beyond has grown over Peng Shuai’s safety and whereabouts since her allegation, with the WTA calling for an investigation and the world’s top players tweeting #WhereIsPengShuai.
Nov 19, 2021, 08:14 AM IST
WTA chief casts doubt over statement by Peng Shuai denying sexual assault allegations
The head of the Women's Tennis Association on Wednesday voiced doubt over an email it received, which was also released by a Chinese state media outlet, in which tennis player Peng Shuai was said to deny her previous allegations of sexual assault.
Nov 18, 2021, 12:45 PM IST
Naomi Osaka concerned over Peng Shuai’s whereabouts after sexual assault allegations
The global tennis community has grown alarmed as Peng Shuai has not been seen since the post and on Monday the governing body of men’s tennis (ATP) backed the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) call for China to investigate the allegations.
Nov 17, 2021, 13:08 PM IST
Peng Shuai’s safety after sexual assault allegations comes ahead of business, assures former WTA CEO Stacey Allaster
Peng, a former-top ranked doubles player and one of China’s biggest sporting stars, alleged on her Weibo social media account on November 2 that Zhang Gaoli, who used to be a member of the Politburo Standing Committee – China’s top decision-making body - coerced her into sex and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.
Nov 16, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
WTA calls on China to investigate top tennis star Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations
Peng Shuai, one of China’s biggest sporting stars, alleged on her Weibo social media account on November 2 that Zhang Gaoli, who used to be a member of the Politburo Standing Committee – China’s top decision-making body – coerced her into sex and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.
Nov 15, 2021, 13:14 PM IST
CoCo Vandeweghe wobbles but roars back to win Elite Trophy opener
Germany's Julia Georges held off a late charge from Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia to win 6-1 7-6(5) in the first match of the Azalea Group.
Oct 31, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
US Open 2017: Sania Mirza and Peng Shuai progress to doubles semifinals
Sania Mirza, who had had a rather splendid run last year that took her to all-time high World No. 1 in doubles circuit, failed to carry on the momentum this year. This will, in fact, be her best Grand Slam performance in 2017, with in the earlier three she had failed to crawl past the third round of the competition.
Sep 08, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
