China’s most successful women’s tennis champion Peng Shuai was interviewed by a French publication and also had dinner on Saturday with the IOC chief in Beijing. Photo: AFP
China’s most successful women’s tennis champion Peng Shuai was interviewed by a French publication and also had dinner on Saturday with the IOC chief in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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China’s tennis star Peng Shuai breaks her silence: no sexual assault

  • The three-time Olympian says she made no such claims in a social media post which sparked international concerns for her well-being
  • In first interview with independent international media, Peng said she dined with Olympics chief Thomas Bach and discussed her future plans

Phoebe Zhang

Updated: 5:29pm, 7 Feb, 2022

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China’s most successful women’s tennis champion Peng Shuai was interviewed by a French publication and also had dinner on Saturday with the IOC chief in Beijing. Photo: AFP
China’s most successful women’s tennis champion Peng Shuai was interviewed by a French publication and also had dinner on Saturday with the IOC chief in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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