Chinese WNBA Star Out of World Cup After Losing Passport
China will rely more on Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu after Li Yueru missed the tournament when her replacement passport was lost in the mail.
- Dallas Wings center Yueru will miss the FIBA World Cup in Germany after her replacement passport was lost in the mail, preventing her from joining China's team for the tournament beginning Friday.
- The 27-year-old Yueru was the team's leading scorer at the Paris Olympics and has played in the WNBA since 2022 with the Chicago Sky, Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm, and Wings.
- "As of today, the passport is still missing," Yueru said on social media, adding she remains grateful for support from Chinese women's basketball despite her disappointment at missing the tournament.
- With Yueru unavailable, coach Gong Luming must lean on Han, who is 6-10, and emerging 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu, who stands 7-3, to anchor China's frontcourt during the tournament.
- China begins play against the United States on Friday in Group D, facing a difficult start to the World Cup without their star center as they pursue their tournament objectives.
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