Peng Shuai: WTA announces immediate suspension of tournaments in China

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The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) stands by its decision to suspend tournaments in China in response to the country's handling of Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegations. Peng accused a former government official of sexual assault last month on social media. China has attempted to silence the story by removing the allegations from the Chinese internet.

Published 2 years ago · Beijing, China

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Times of India

Peng Shuai: WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said Wednesday the women's tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai. The WTA had planned 11 events in China this year before Covid-19 forced them to be relocated or cancelled. Resumption of competition there is now on hold.

2 years ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

WTA suspends China tournaments

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

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The WTA's move to suspend its tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, won the immediate backing of some of the biggest names in tennis.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

WTA suspends tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai

The WTA has announced the suspension of its tournaments in China amid concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said on Wednesday it has decided to suspend tournaments in China due to concerns over the safety of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai controversy

WTA's CEO Steve Simon said that he could not ask the players to compete in China when Peng is not allowed to communicate freely and is being pressured to contradict her allegations of sexual abuse.

2 years ago·India

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