Peng Shuai: Criticism of China left to t • Table.Briefings

The German Olympic Sports Confederation claims to be „informed“ about the case of the missing tennis player, but is clearly against a boycott of the Winter Games in Beijing. The German Ski Association, on the other hand, does not have the time to deal with the issue in depth. So far, only the tennis world is threatening to draw consequences in response to Beijing’s crisis management, while an athletes’ association is even calling for the expulsion of the Chinese Olympic Committee.

The case of Peng Shuai puts German sports in a quandary only months before the Winter Olympics in Beijing (February 4-20, 2022). In response to an inquiry by China.Table, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) issued a statement. However, it is rather ambiguous. Caught between „responsibility towards the athletes“ and its „socio-political responsibility“, the association is trying to find a position. Sports boycott: absolutely not. Diplomatic boycott: others have to decide.

Peng Shuai: Criticism of China left to the sports federation

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