Bayi duo staying in China

Chinese players Li Meng and Sun Mengran, who were courted by Women's National Basketball Association clubs earlier this month, announced on Tuesday they will not play in the WNBA this year.

After Chinese center Han Xu was selected by the New York Liberty in the second round of the April 9 draft, the Bayi Kylin duo of Li and Sun also received offers. Li was offered a contract by the Minnesota Lynx, while Sun was drafted by the Atlanta Dream.

However, both players said they have decided against playing in the United States this year. They are preparing for the upcoming CISM Military World Games and the qualifying tournament for next year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.