National Taekwondo Athlete Huang Ying-hsuan Targeted by Online Sexual Harassment; Management Company Appoints Lawyers to File Lawsuit
National taekwondo star Huang Ying-hsuan faced explicit online sexual bullying. Her management company, Charles Sports Marketing, has initiated legal action to protect her dignity and mental health as she prepares for upcoming competitions.
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TAIPEI, April 22 (CNA) — Huang Ying-hsuan, a national taekwondo athlete who represented Taiwan at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games, has been subjected to sexual bullying online. Her management company, Charles Sports Marketing, issued a statement today indicating that it has appointed lawyers to handle legal proceedings and has formally filed a lawsuit with judicial authorities.
Huang, a frequent representative of Taiwan in international competitions and a two-time silver medalist at the World University Games, is considered a rising star in taekwondo. To the public's shock, she was recently targeted with offensive and explicit comments in the individual introduction section of the National Taiwan Sport University taekwondo team's social media, just ahead of the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games scheduled for May.
In a statement released today, Charles Sports Marketing pointed out that several internet users publicly posted multiple malicious comments containing explicit sexual bullying. These comments deviated significantly from professional sports discussions. Furthermore, some users improperly linked Huang's image with these malicious remarks, which not only infringed upon her personal dignity but also negatively impacted her mental state as she focused on preparing for the national games. The company urged the public to stop misusing Huang's image in relation to other issues.
A representative of Charles Sports Marketing told CNA that they have formally appointed lawyers to sue. They are demanding a public apology from the relevant internet users and stated they will not easily withdraw the lawsuit, aiming to make the bullies accountable for their behavior. (Edited by Long Bai-an) 1150422
Huang, a frequent representative of Taiwan in international competitions and a two-time silver medalist at the World University Games, is considered a rising star in taekwondo. To the public's shock, she was recently targeted with offensive and explicit comments in the individual introduction section of the National Taiwan Sport University taekwondo team's social media, just ahead of the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games scheduled for May.
In a statement released today, Charles Sports Marketing pointed out that several internet users publicly posted multiple malicious comments containing explicit sexual bullying. These comments deviated significantly from professional sports discussions. Furthermore, some users improperly linked Huang's image with these malicious remarks, which not only infringed upon her personal dignity but also negatively impacted her mental state as she focused on preparing for the national games. The company urged the public to stop misusing Huang's image in relation to other issues.
A representative of Charles Sports Marketing told CNA that they have formally appointed lawyers to sue. They are demanding a public apology from the relevant internet users and stated they will not easily withdraw the lawsuit, aiming to make the bullies accountable for their behavior. (Edited by Long Bai-an) 1150422