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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
WNBA player to miss FIBA World Cup after bizarre snafu

WNBA player to miss FIBA World Cup after bizarre snafu

A Dallas Wings player’s dream of playing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin has been dashed by a mistake no one saw coming. Wings center Li Yueru will be unable to provide Team China with her services at the World Cup after losing her passport, an unfortunate mishap she addressed in an Instagram Story post.

Dallas Wings News / HerSportsNation / September 3
Dallas Wings star misses World Cup due to an unfortunate reason

Dallas Wings star misses World Cup due to an unfortunate reason

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru was all set to represent China during the 2026 FIBA World Cup. However, it seems she will not be able to make it to Germany, where the tournament is being held.

Dallas Wings News / HITC / September 3
The bizarre reason why Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru won’t play for China at FIBA World Cup

The bizarre reason why Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru won’t play for China at FIBA World Cup

Team China will be without star WNBA center Li Yueru because of an unexpected mistake. Team USA will kick off their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup against Team China.

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Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 2
Wings center not playing in FIBA World Cup due to passport being lost in mail

Wings center not playing in FIBA World Cup due to passport being lost in mail

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will not represent China at the FIBA Women’s World Cup after her passport was lost in the mail, preventing her from traveling to Berlin for the tournament.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / September 2
China Dealt Unfortunate News Before FIBA World Cup Game Against Team USA

China Dealt Unfortunate News Before FIBA World Cup Game Against Team USA

Li Yueru and the Dallas Wings are coming off a 97-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday as they enter a two-week sabbatical from play. Dallas improved to 24-16 due to a team effort, with no player scoring over 20 points.

Li Yueru News / Field Level Media / September 2
Misplaced mail forces Wings C Li Yueru to miss FIBA World Cup

Misplaced mail forces Wings C Li Yueru to miss FIBA World Cup

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru is unable to travel to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup because of a lost passport and will not play for China. The Chinese team is scheduled to open play in the event Friday against the United States.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 30
Dallas Wings Center Li Yueru Signs Endorsement Deal With Under Armour

Dallas Wings Center Li Yueru Signs Endorsement Deal With Under Armour

Under Armour announced Thursday it has signed Dallas Wings center Li Yueru, making her the first female Chinese professional basketball athlete on the brand’s roster.

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