Chinese basketball player Li Yueru says she will miss the FIBA Women’s World Cup after her passport is lost in the mail. Li, who was a leading scorer and rebounder for China at the 2024 Olympics, says the document issue prevents her from traveling in time.
Both outlets report that the problem involves postal delivery rather than a decision by sports authorities. CBS Sports frames the situation as her passport being lost, while the Winnipeg Free Press adds that her replacement passport also goes missing in transit. The reports do not indicate any other disciplinary or eligibility dispute and do not specify whether the World Cup team will name another replacement.
Overall, the coverage converges on the same core point: Li Yueru’s inability to obtain her passport in time stems from mail delays or loss, leading to her absence from the tournament.
