Tennis-IOC has acted irresponsibly in Peng case says Sport & Rights alliance
WTAThursday, 02 December 2021 at 11:00
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has acted irresponsibly in
regard to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, the Sport &
Rights Alliance said on Wednesday.
The three-time Olympian and former doubles world number one has been
the subject of international concern after she posted a message on
social media last month alleging that China’s former Vice-Premier Zhang
Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.
IOC President Thomas Bach said Peng was safe and well after a
30-minute phone call with her on Nov. 21, after Western governments and
the global tennis community expressed concern for her wellbeing. The
35-year-old had not been seen for nearly three weeks since making her
allegations.
"The behavior of the IOC in relation to Peng Shuai’s sexual assault
allegations and disappearance has been irresponsible and shows just how
hollow its understanding of human rights really is" says Andrea Florence, acting director of the Sport & Rights Alliance.
She further said:
“The IOC’s eagerness to ignore the voice of an Olympian who may be in
danger and to support claims of state-sponsored media in China shows
the urgent and critical need for an IOC human rights strategy.”
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