http://k.sina.com.cn/article_1272086304_4bd27f20001006863.html?from=sports&subch=badminton dated 8th April 2018
Li Xuerui posted on her weibo (microblog) two days before setting off for the Lingsui Masters WTS100 tournament:"
Hey...I am ready."
Incidentally, as of 8th April when she posted the above, has 'disappeared' for 597 days since her injury at Rio'16. Her weibo message triggered much attention and discussion from netizens. Some responded online: Finally waited for you. China's WD ace, Huang Yaqiong, showed her support " Jiayou ~ Li Xuerui" and WS Gao Fangjie who was teased by LXR's roommates for being LXR's lookalike cheered her on " Await your triumphant return !"
Li Xuerui's luggage and kitbag before she set off for Lingsui
The author once in a badminton magazine's Q & A segment asked Li Xuerui " If you return to the badminton arena, what do you look forward to or thirst for most ?" at which she replied imperiously " When I return, definitely I want to beat all my opponents ! Since I've elected to persevere and, furthermore, I've been very serious and hardworking in working on my recovery, then my goal is not just to return to the arena, rather to return victorious, otherwise there's no meaning to it."
On the 600th day of her return to the international arena on Wednesday, 11th April, 2018, Li Xuerui will play her very first comeback match. All the very best ! Jiayou!