Chinese basketball players aiming to take team to new heights at Fiba Women’s World Cup
Campaign starts against the US, but Dallas Wings player Li Yueru will miss the tournament after her passport was lost in the post
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Campaign starts against the US, but Dallas Wings player Li Yueru will miss the tournament after her passport was lost in the post
· Associated Press
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· Reuters
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