Overview
- A Chinese Taipei women's team player reported inappropriate physical contact during a venue entry check on Saturday at the World Team Championships in London.
- Team officials filed a protest, and organisers apologized and removed the security staff member who was allegedly involved from duty.
- The International Table Tennis Federation opened an investigation and said strict UK screening must still be carried out professionally and appropriately.
- Taiwan’s sports ministry called for a safe, respectful environment for competitors, while local reports identified the player as Cheng I-ching after she posted that she would speak out for female athletes.
- Cheng, 34, has not played since the tournament began on April 28, and the event continues through May 10 as the inquiry proceeds.