Michelle Li discusses assault following Swiss Open defeat

Michelle Li, a Canadian badminton player, faced a tough loss in the semi-finals of the Swiss Open on Saturday. She competed against Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt and lost after a close match that lasted 62 minutes. The final score was 21-14, 12-21, 21-17. This defeat marked the end of Michelle's European tour, which started with the Orleans Masters and included another event, the All-England. Michelle had a challenging time in England, especially after experiencing a disturbing incident. Following her first-round loss at the All-England, she was attacked by an unknown person while walking near her hotel, which left her with rib injuries. Despite the pain and trauma from the attack, Michelle continued to compete. She expressed her struggles with mental and physical limitations during her recent matches. "I never thought random attacks would happen to me," she said. Thankfully, witnesses helped her, and she managed to recover enough to participate in the Swiss Open. Now, Michelle is looking forward to the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru, scheduled for April 9-12. As the top seed, she aims to win the title, which was claimed by the United States' Zhang Beiwen in the last tournament.