IOC: Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai in good health and safety tennis player Peng Shuai, caught in a sex scandal after being accused of violence by former Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli. This was reported on the website of the organization.
The IOC noted that the athlete is safe and in good condition. They also promised to continue supporting her and announced a personal meeting with the Chinese woman in January. The committee said that they communicate directly with Chinese sports organizations.
IOC President Thomas Bach held the first video call Shuai on November 21. Before that, the athlete did not get in touch for several days. Nothing was known about its location.
The scandal erupted in early November. Shuai filed charges against Gaoli, claiming that he forced her to have sex ten years ago.
The 35-year-old Chinese woman retired in 2018. She is a two-time Grand Slam doubles winner.