Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies allegations of sexual harassment, Sports News reports

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied having made sexual charges against anyone on Sunday (December 19) and also said his social media message had been misunderstood.

Last month, Shuai remained in the headlines globally when he disappeared when he was sexually assaulted by a powerful Chinese politician. Now, he says, his message on a social media platform like Twitter was misinterpreted by Weibo.

In a social media message, we realized that Shuai was accusing the former Chinese prime minister of forcing him into sex several years ago, forcing him into sex, and they later had an on-off consensus.

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“First, I have to emphasize one extremely important point, I have never said or written that someone had sexually assaulted me, I have to emphasize this point clearly,” Reuters quoted Peng as referring to a video posted by Singaporean Lianhe Zaobao. the media.

Peng’s remarks were the first time he had discussed the matter in public in front of the camera. He spoke on the side of a cross-country skiing event in Shanghai, which he attended.

The 35-year-old said his message in Weibo was a “private matter” and added that “people have many misunderstandings” about his message. He did not specify.

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Earlier this month, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), which has been seeking direct contact with Peng, said it would suspend tournaments in China immediately for Peng’s treatment and the safety of other players.

Shua’s case became a global concern when top tennis stars like Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, etc. questioned her well-being and whereabouts.

The IOC had also intervened and held two video calls with the player to reassure the world that Peng Shuai is safe.