Highlights

  • The WTA is the women's professional tennis tour
  • The move comes amid concerns for the safety of Peng Shuai
  • WTA's decision is applauded by many leading figures

Latest news

RBI focuses on expanding UPI for cross-border payments

RBI focuses on expanding UPI for cross-border payments

Fardeen Khan's cinematic return: eyeing Bollywood & South

Fardeen Khan's cinematic return: eyeing Bollywood & South

Maharashtra CM advocates lawful approach to Aurangzeb Tomb Issue

Maharashtra CM advocates lawful approach to Aurangzeb Tomb Issue

Controversy & Triumph: India's glory in Champions Trophy 2025

Controversy & Triumph: India's glory in Champions Trophy 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Trichloroisocyanuric Acid imports

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Trichloroisocyanuric Acid imports

Rohit Sharma dispels ODI retirement rumors post champions trophy win

Rohit Sharma dispels ODI retirement rumors post champions trophy win

Modi's Mauritius Visit: New chapter in India-Mauritius relations

Modi's Mauritius Visit: New chapter in India-Mauritius relations

Shiv Sena's Rajpurohit detained for extortion allegations

Shiv Sena's Rajpurohit detained for extortion allegations

WTA suspends all Tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

WTA chief executive Steve Simon said that he can't ask the athletes to compete there (China) when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely and has seemingly been pressured to contradict the allegation of sexual assault

WTA suspends all Tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

The Women's Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China due to concerns about the well-being of former doubles number one Peng Shuai and the safety of other players.

WTA chief executive Steve Simon said that he can't ask the athletes to compete in China when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely and has seemingly been pressured to contradict the allegation of sexual assault.

Peng's whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she alleged that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

The women's Tennis governing body's decision to walk away from one of its biggest markets was applauded by many leading figures. But it could cost the WTA hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship revenue.

Also read: Missing tennis star Peng Shuai: amid outcry, Chinese state media releases her 'new' smiling video

China's foreign ministry spokesperson has criticised the move of suspending all women's Tennis tournaments and lashed out at WTA saying, " We firmly oppose the acts that politicises sports."

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

WTA suspends all Tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

WTA suspends all Tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

Controversy & Triumph: India's glory in Champions Trophy 2025

Controversy & Triumph: India's glory in Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma dispels ODI retirement rumors post champions trophy win

Rohit Sharma dispels ODI retirement rumors post champions trophy win

'We stayed unbeaten despite losing five tosses': Rohit Sharma reacted

'We stayed unbeaten despite losing five tosses': Rohit Sharma reacted

Rohit Sharma shines in India's Champions Trophy triumph over New Zealand

Rohit Sharma shines in India's Champions Trophy triumph over New Zealand

Ashwin clarifies remarks on Varun's early role in Champions Trophy final

Ashwin clarifies remarks on Varun's early role in Champions Trophy final

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

India's 2025 Champions Trophy Triumph: A tale of redemption and resilience

India's 2025 Champions Trophy Triumph: A tale of redemption and resilience

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Trophies and counting…A look at the ICC tournaments won by Team India

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Trophies and counting…A look at the ICC tournaments won by Team India

Rohit, Rahul, and spinners power India to third Champions Trophy triumph

Rohit, Rahul, and spinners power India to third Champions Trophy triumph

Controversy surrounds Mohammed Shami over Ramadan fasting

Controversy surrounds Mohammed Shami over Ramadan fasting

Gillespie blasts Gavaskar for 'absolute nonsense' talk

Gillespie blasts Gavaskar for 'absolute nonsense' talk

New Zealand vs India: Champions Trophy final clash in Dubai

New Zealand vs India: Champions Trophy final clash in Dubai

AB de Villiers: IPL triumph perfect ending for Kohli's RCB journey

AB de Villiers: IPL triumph perfect ending for Kohli's RCB journey

Arsenal's championship hopes dim after shock defeat to West Ham

Arsenal's championship hopes dim after shock defeat to West Ham

Sunil Chhetri returns from retirement for India

Sunil Chhetri returns from retirement for India

Vernon Philander backs Temba Bavuma's continued ODI leadership

Vernon Philander backs Temba Bavuma's continued ODI leadership

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.