Li Yueru misses FIBA Women's World Cup due to lost passport
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will not represent China at the upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup in Germany. The tournament is scheduled to run from September 4 through September 13. Li confirmed in a social media statement that her passport was lost in the mail and remains unrecovered despite attempts to resolve the issue. Her absence removes a key contributor from the Chinese roster that finished as tournament runners-up in 2022. Li led her national team in scoring during the 2024 Summer Olympics. China is placed in Group D alongside the United States, Italy, and Czechia. The team is set to begin tournament play this Friday.
- •Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup due to a lost passport.
- •The tournament takes place in Germany from September 4 through September 13.
- •China is grouped with the United States, Italy, and Czechia.
- •Li led China in scoring during the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Li Yueru to miss the women's FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport is lost in the mail
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — China's Li Yueru to miss FIBA Women's World Cup due to lost passport
"China will have to play without Li Yueru at the women’s FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport was lost in the mail and she wasn't able to get a new one in time for the tournament that starts in Germany this week. The Dallas Wings player posted on social media that her passport remains missing and despite efforts to solve the situation she won't be able to compete. Over the past few years, I’ve maintained a great relationship with the Chinese Basketball Association and the national team.
"The Wings center won't be able to represent her country after being a part of the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic teams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:06 PMLi Yueru to miss the women's FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport is lost in the mail
China will have to play without Li Yueru at the women’s FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport was lost in the mail and she wasn't able to get a new one in time for the tournament that starts in Germany this week. The Dallas Wings player posted on social media that her passport remains missing and despite efforts to solve the situation she won't be able to compete. Over the past few years, I’ve maintained a great relationship with the Chinese Basketball Association and the national team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:20 PMChina's Li Yueru to miss FIBA Women's World Cup due to lost passport
The Wings center won't be able to represent her country after being a part of the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic teams.
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