WNBA's Li Yueru to Miss 2026 FIBA World Cup After Passport Lost in the Mail

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru won't be representing China in the FIBA Women's World Cup due to passport issues.

Li announced on social media her passport "was lost in the mail and still hasn't been found" (via the Associated Press' Doug Feinberg ).

"Throughout this time, we've all been working hard together and exploring every possible solution, but maybe we were just a little short on luck this time," she said. "As of today, the passport is still missing.

"Sometimes, disappointment is simply part of life. I'm sad that I won't be able to be there this time, but I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported me and continues to support Chinese women's basketball."

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