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A Sexual-Harassment Scandal Hits Chinese Volleyball
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For years, rumors have swirled that China’s young, diligent athletes were victims of sexual harassment (and worse). But the country’s vast sports bureaucracy has generally managed to escape large, public sexual-harassment scandals -- until Nov. 13.
That evening, Shanghai’s much-lauded women’s volleyball team, which includes three Chinese national team members, took on Tianjin’s team, a heated rival. The highly anticipated match resulted in a listless loss for Shanghai, leading some to wonder: What damped Shanghai’s competitive fires?