The International Olympic Committee said Thursday it had held a second video conference call with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who has accused a former Communist Party leader of sexual assault.

The IOC said that the second call had confirmed that Peng “appeared to be safe and well, given the difficult situation she is in”.

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