"As athletes, we endure immense physical and mental pressure in pursuit of better performance on the field, and we are also forced to confront various forms of unfair treatment. These are not just my experiences, but challenges faced by countless female athletes around the world."
"Ensuring all athletes compete in a fair, safe and respectful environment is a fundamental bottom line, and any form of inappropriate physical contact should never occur."
"The International Table Tennis Federation said it was deeply troubled by the allegation and recognized that the UK is currently operating under heightened security threat levels, which necessitates stringent entry protocols at the venue."
A Taiwanese table tennis player reported inappropriate physical contact during a security check at a major tournament in London. Taiwan's Ministry of Sport emphasized the need for a safe environment for athletes. The player, identified as Cheng I-ching, expressed her commitment to advocate for female athletes facing unfair treatment. Cheng highlighted the physical and mental pressures athletes endure and called for serious protection of human rights in sports. The International Table Tennis Federation is investigating the incident, acknowledging the need for stringent security protocols while ensuring athlete safety.
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