Peng Shuai watches Gu win Olympic gold in freeski big air

Published February 7, 2022 9:44 PM

By JAKE SEINER
AP Sports Writer

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai sat with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and watched American-born Chinese freeskier Eileen Gu win gold at the women’s big air event. Peng appeared a day after delivering a controlled interview in Beijing that touched on sexual assault allegations she made against a former high-ranking member of China’s ruling Communist Party. Her answers were delivered in front of a Chinese Olympic official and left unanswered questions about her well-being and what exactly happened. Bach said he and Peng spoke with athletes at the Big Air Shougang venue for about 30 minutes and the pair was seen together in the stands.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.