Coach accused of raping hopeful

A Malaysian national diving coach will go on trial for allegedly raping a diver who was training for the next Olympics, a lawyer for the athlete and reports said on Thursday.

Huang Qiang is accused of raping the 20-year-old at a gym at the national aquatics center in Kuala Lumpur last month.

Huang pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared in court in the capital on Wednesday, Cheow Wee, the alleged victim’s lawyer, said.