Hong Kong badminton player Tse Ying-suet revealed on social media last night (Jan. 21) that she discovered a teratoma measuring approximately 7.5 centimeters in her pelvic area before the Paris Olympics in June 2024.

To prepare for the Olympics and the season, Tse did not undergo surgery immediately. She waited until after completing all her 2024 competitions to receive more detailed examinations. On Monday morning (Jan. 20), she underwent surgery under general anesthesia, during which doctors successfully removed the teratoma.

In her post, Tse reflected on her challenging 2024, stating that "many things were filled with pain and tears," but she still expressed gratitude to those who supported her and particularly thanked herself for her perseverance in overcoming difficulties.

Tse revealed that she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last June. During an MRI scan, a 7.5-centimeter tumor was inadvertently discovered in her pelvic area. To prepare for the Paris Olympics and the badminton season in July, she could not have the surgery immediately and instead waited until after the year-end competitions. She finally had the time for detailed examinations in the past month. Her surgery on Monday morning was successful, with the teratoma removed.

At 33 years old, Tse wrote: "Although I've faced numerous injuries in my career, it was my first time undergoing surgery under general anesthesia, and I was somewhat nervous. I'm relieved that the surgery went smoothly. I express my gratitude to the doctors, anesthetists, and nurses for their professional care. I also apologize for not informing everyone properly earlier and causing concern."

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