Sport · Thursday, September 3, 2026
Li Yueru Out for 2026 World Cup: a Lost Passport
The Chinese basketball player will miss the global tournament after her document was lost by German postal service.
By Editorial team
Chinese basketball player Li Yueru will not participate in the 2026 Basketball World Cup in Germany (September 4-13). She announced on social media that her passport was lost by German postal service during delivery. The incident prevents her from joining the Chinese national team for the tournament. China thus loses a player from its roster in preparation for the world championship.