CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Women’s Tennis Association is making a costly move to suspend all of its tournaments in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai.

Detailed explanation-2: -China says it is “firmly opposed to acts that politicise sports” after the Women’s Tennis Association suspended all tournaments in the country amid concern for Chinese player Peng Shuai.

Detailed explanation-3: -WTA suspends tournaments in China over concern about Peng Shuai The Women’s Tennis Association suspended all tournaments in China over concerns about Chinese player Peng Shuai, who accused a high-ranking government official of sexual assault.

Detailed explanation-4: -WTA suspends China tournaments amid concern for Peng Shuai The decision hit the tour financially as the lucrative, ten-year deal signed in 2018 to host the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, as well as stage other events in the country, was scrapped, with the 2021 season-ending showpiece played in Guadalajara, Mexico instead.

Detailed explanation-5: -In Tuesday’s statement, the WTA said the season-ending WTA Finals will be held in in Shenzhen, China, in 2023, while this year’s edition – originally slated to be hosted in the Asian nation – will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning October 31.