Tennis: Hsieh Cheng-peng Denies 'Terrorist Partner' and Pass-Selling Allegations; Association Issues Statement

Hsieh Cheng-peng, brother of renowned Taiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei and currently serving as the head coach for the Nagoya Asian Games representative team, is embroiled in controversy following media reports accusing him of being a "terrorist partner." The allegations also claim he profited by selling passes, signed balls, and coach credentials.

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Regarding the recent media reports and the concerns from the Sports Administration and various sectors of society, this association has contacted Mr. Hsieh Cheng-peng himself. Mr. Hsieh Cheng-peng stated that the online reports are inconsistent with the facts and denied the relevant accusations. The specific facts and related responsibilities of the incident are still awaiting further clarification from the competent authorities, and it is not appropriate for this association to make a determination or preliminary judgment before the facts are clear.

These accusations have raised concerns given his prominent role in the national team. In response, the Tennis Association of Chinese Taipei (TATP) released a three-point statement to address the matter. Hsieh Cheng-peng has personally denied all the accusations, stating that the online reports are untrue. The TATP emphasized that the specific facts and responsibilities related to the case are still under investigation by the relevant authorities, and the association will not make premature judgments.

The association is also investigating whether the alleged actions are connected to his duties with the representative team, training arrangements, or the TATP's regulations and finances. If concrete evidence emerges or is confirmed by investigative bodies, particularly concerning team training or association rules, the TATP stated it will handle the matter according to established procedures and regulations. The association affirmed its respect for the judicial process and the investigations by relevant authorities, maintaining a neutral stance on matters yet to be clarified.

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Whether the matters involved in this case are related to representative team duties, training work, association regulations, or the use of funds is yet to be clarified. If subsequent concrete evidence is found, or confirmed by relevant competent authorities, and involves representative team training or association regulations, this association will handle it prudently according to relevant regulations and procedures.

The TATP expressed gratitude for the attention and oversight from the Ministry of Education's Sports Administration and the public regarding Taiwanese tennis. The association reiterated its commitment to professional, fair, and compliant management of representative team training and to safeguarding the rights of the team and athletes. They also appealed for continued public support for Taiwanese tennis as the team prepares for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games.

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This association respects the judicial process and the investigation and handling by relevant competent authorities. For matters yet to be clarified, we do not set preconditions or make comments, and will continue to monitor the subsequent developments of the incident, taking necessary measures as the situation requires.