Episode 73: #WhereIsPengShuai?

22/11/2021 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

You have probably heard about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of tennis superstar Peng Shuai, following her accusation of sexual assault against a high-ranking Chinese government official. What do we know so far about Shuai's situation, and how should the sports community deal with regimes like China? This week, we discuss:
1:00 — Pop culture roundup
7:37 — Where is Peng Shuai, why is she missing, and what has the WTA done about it?
18:26 — What is the moral and acceptable way for sporting bodies to deal with powerful regimes like China? Can sports be an avenue for change in China, or should sports cut ties with countries with a pattern of abuse?
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