Chinese sport body probes bullying claims over prize money
Summary
Chinese athlete Wang Li alleges bullying and unfair demands for prize money from her training facility director after her 2023 Asian Games victories. Authorities have launched an investigation into the claims.
Key Points
- Wang Li, a Chinese dragon boat paddler, accused her training facility director Fan Jiwen of bullying and demanding prize money from her wins at the 2023 Asian Games.
- Fan Jiwen allegedly prohibited Wang from training, submitted retirement papers without her consent, and belittled her in public meetings after she refused to give him 150,000 yuan.
- The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau has begun a comprehensive investigation into the allegations and promised to take action based on the findings.
- Wang Li claims the mistreatment led to severe depression and damaged her athletic career prospects.
