\"I had to undergo surgery due to cardiac issues. The operation was a success, and I have now been discharged from the hospital to recover at home. Following a comprehensive assessment, I will not take part in the AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship or the Asian Games,\" Li said on her social media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I feel deeply disappointed, yet health will always come first. Moving forward, I will focus on the rehabilitation and gradually get back into shape. I wish the national team every success in the competitions. I look forward to returning to the court once I make a full recovery,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The spiker has been dealing with injuries in recent years, which also forced her to temporarily give up the opportunity to play overseas last year, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old had been training with the national team since early April but did not feature in any subsequent matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship opens on August 21 in Tianjin, with the winner securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
China was drawn in Pool A alongside Chinese Taipei, Iran and Iraq at the draw for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, held in Tianjin on Tuesday as the 12-team tournament was divided into three pools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship opens on August 21 in Tianjin, with the winner securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following a single round-robin group stage, the top two teams from each pool and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n