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Rising Concerns of Tennis Star Peng Shuai and the Olympics

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February 23, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST

This session will be led by W&J’s Head Women’s & Men’s Tennis Coach Megan Foster, and will include students Tyee McMaster, Maya Krishnasamy, Joey Ioli, and Emma Humphrey. Discussion will focus on how female tennis star Peng Shaui’s situation has brought attention to not only her own safety but safety among the rights of individuals and participation in the Olympics and sports in general across the world. This session will include a roundtable discussion regarding humanitarian rights of individuals in sports from countries around the world and its effects on not only the Olympics but sports competitions in general.

Location: Howard J. Burnett Center, Room 114

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Date:
February 23, 2022
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Washington & Jefferson College
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724-503-1001
Email:
symposium@washjeff.edu
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