Peng Shuai says she’s safe on video call, says International Olympic Committee on Chinese tennis star
The two were accompanied by Athletes Committee Chairwoman Emma Terho and IOC Member in China Li Lingwei on the video call. CNN has not been granted access to the video.
“At the beginning of the 30-minute call, Peng Shuai thanked the IOC for taking care of her health,” according to the IOC statement.
“She explained that she is safe and healthy, living at her home in Beijing, but wants her privacy to be respected at this time. That’s why she likes to spend time with her family. friends and family right now.
“However, she will continue to be involved in tennis, the sport she loves so much.”
Terho said: “I am relieved to see that Peng Shuai is fine, that is our main concern. “She seemed comfortable. I’ve offered our support and kept in touch whenever it’s convenient for her, which she obviously appreciates.”
According to the IOC, Peng accepted an invitation to have dinner with Bach, Terho and Li when he visited Beijing in January ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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