US EditionAmerican tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
Taylor Townsend apologized after criticizing traditional Chinese dishes at the Billie Jean King Cup, acknowledging her privilege and promising to be more culturally sensitive in the future.
- Taylor Townsend, a U.S. Tennis star, apologized on social media for her comments about traditional Chinese food after facing backlash.
- The incident occurred during the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China, where Townsend reacted negatively to dishes like bullfrog and soft-shell turtle.
- In her apology, Townsend acknowledged her privilege and promised to be better, stating, 'There’s no excuse, there are no words.'
- The backlash against her remarks has sparked discussions about the need for better cultural awareness training for athletes.
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Taylor Townsend apologized this Wednesday, September 17 after speaking out on Chinese food on the margins of the final phase of Billie Jean King Cup in which she participated in Shenzen. After...
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