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Women’s Tennis Association cuts all ties with China
Posted on 12/1/21 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 12/1/21 at 10:11 pm
WTA
Good for the Women’s Tennis Association for putting their money where their mouths are. Tennis is huge in China and courts are littered throughout parks in a similar manner the ping pong tables are. This is hurting their bottom line to the extreme, but they are brave people with principles.
Additionally it’s disgusting we haven’t completely turned down the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Host our own and tell them to frick off. We could host the Olympics next week if need be, so do it.
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“When on November 2, 2021, Peng Shuai posted an allegation of sexual assault against a top Chinese government official, the Women’s Tennis Association recognized that Peng Shuai’s message had to be listened to and taken seriously. The players of the WTA, not to mention women around the world, deserve nothing less.
From that moment forward, Peng Shuai demonstrated the importance of speaking out, particularly when it comes to sexual assault, and especially when powerful people are involved. As Peng said in her post, “Even if it is like an egg hitting a rock, or if I am like a moth drawn to the flame, inviting self-destruction, I will tell the truth about you." She knew the dangers she would face, yet she went public anyway. I admire her strength and courage.
Since then, Peng’s message has been removed from the internet and discussion of this serious issue has been censored in China. Chinese officials have been provided the opportunity to cease this censorship, verifiably prove that Peng is free and able to speak without interference or intimidation, and investigate the allegation of sexual assault in a full, fair and transparent manner. Unfortunately, the leadership in China has not addressed this very serious issue in any credible way. While we now know where Peng is, I have serious doubts that she is free, safe and not subject to censorship, coercion and intimidation. The WTA has been clear on what is needed here, and we repeat our call for a full and transparent investigation – without censorship – into Peng Shuai’s sexual assault accusation.
None of this is acceptable nor can it become acceptable. If powerful people can suppress the voices of women and sweep allegations of sexual assault under the rug, then the basis on which the WTA was founded – equality for women – would suffer an immense setback. I will not and cannot let that happen to the WTA and its players.
As a result, and with the full support of the WTA Board of Directors, I am announcing the immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong. In good conscience, I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete there when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely and has seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault. Given the current state of affairs, I am also greatly concerned about the risks that all of our players and staff could face if we were to hold events in China in 2022.
Good for the Women’s Tennis Association for putting their money where their mouths are. Tennis is huge in China and courts are littered throughout parks in a similar manner the ping pong tables are. This is hurting their bottom line to the extreme, but they are brave people with principles.
Additionally it’s disgusting we haven’t completely turned down the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Host our own and tell them to frick off. We could host the Olympics next week if need be, so do it.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 10:16 pm to OMLandshark
The entire fricking world should be doing this for take your pick of reasons. Women’s tennis seems to be the only one with balls
Posted on 12/1/21 at 10:28 pm to DallasTiger11
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Women’s tennis seems to be the only one with balls
Brandon and the NBA are still on their knees sucking off China while the Women’s Tennis Association is telling them to frick off
This should have been happening long before now. Good on you, WTA.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 10:30 pm to DallasTiger11
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Women’s tennis seems to be the only one with balls
If Maria Sharapova has balls, I guess I’m gay then
Posted on 12/1/21 at 11:14 pm to OMLandshark
I’ve still not understood this.
NOBODY in China is allowed to speak freely without censorship... Why do people all the sudden care?
It’s always been a shitty country
NOBODY in China is allowed to speak freely without censorship... Why do people all the sudden care?
It’s always been a shitty country
Posted on 12/1/21 at 11:24 pm to Zzyzx
My only solace is kicking their arse on their on soil and pissing on Xi.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 11:29 pm to Mattgobear
Haven’t seen a single Dem say anything about China; it’s like they conspired to bring COVID-19 into existence, together….. maybe not, but look at their actions…. They act like they did……
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