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Peng Shuai: I never said anyone had sexually assaulted me
Updated On: 08 February, 2022 07:45 AM IST | Beijing | AFP
Chinese tennis star Shuai denies accusing anyone of sexually assaulting her
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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, in an interview published Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked what she described as a “huge misunderstanding.” The former doubles World No.1 alleged in a social media post in November that former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli forced her into sex during a years-long relationship.
The post was swiftly deleted and Peng was not heard from for nearly three weeks, prompting concern around the world about her safety. She has since appeared at some public events, and denied ever making the accusation. “I never said anyone had sexually assaulted me in any way,” Peng told the French sports daily L’Equipe on Sunday, reiterating a similar comment she gave to a Singaporean newspaper in December.
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