The UN is looking for the whereabouts of a Chinese tennis player, an investigation

The UN calls on the Chinese tennis player to “full transparency” to investigate Peng ShuaiAllegations of sexual violence by a former high-ranking politician in China.

Beng “has not been publicly consulted since he claimed on social media [on Nov. 2] that he has been sexually raped “ Liz Throssell, Spokesman for the UN Office of Human Rights, said Friday, quoting currently available information. – We emphasize that it is important to know where he is and to know his condition, to know his well-being.

A long social media message on Peng’s verified account on Nov. 2 said he was forced into sex three years ago Zhang Gaoli despite repeated refusals at home. Zang, 75, is a former deputy prime minister who was a member of the standing committee of the Politburo of the ruling Communist Party.

The message was quickly deleted from Peng’s account in Weibo, a leading Chinese social media platform, but screenshots were shared on the Internet.

Chairman and CEO of WTA Steve Simon questioned the authenticity of the email sent to him by Chinese state media this week, in which Peng said he was safe and that the assault allegation was untrue. The matter was tweeted by CGTN, the international branch of the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Peng, 35, competed in the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He was number one in the singles world, winning the championship at Wimbledon in 2013 and the French Open in 2014. He last played on the WTA Tour in February 2020.

In an e-mail statement on Peng on Friday, the International Olympic Committee said: “Experience shows that tacit diplomacy offers the best chance of finding a solution to such issues. This explains why the IOC does not comment further at this stage.

High profile tennis players have drawn attention to the situation and posted on social media the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai.

“I am shocked and shocked to hear my peer Sheng news from my peer,” Serena Williams tweeted on Thursday. “I hope he is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not be silent. Sending love to him and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”

Naomi Osaka released on Tuesday: “Censorship is never okay at all costs. I hope Peng Shuai and his family are safe and fit. I am shocked by the current situation and sending love and light into his path.

The Associated Press participated in this report.