GOLD COAST – Malaysia’s Datuk Lee Chong Wei clinched gold medal in the men’s singles final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In the final battle at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Chong Wei outclassed the world number one K.Srikanth of India 19-21, 21-14, 21-14. This is Chong Wei’s third Commonwealth Games gold medal in…
KUALA LUMPUR – A biographical film on national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s life, ‘Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend’ will hit the cinemas on March 15. Its director, Teng Bee, said the film, which took almost three years to complete, unfolded Chong Wei’s life journey, starting with his early years as an…
KUALA LUMPUR — Bukit Aman Commercial CID director Datuk Seri Amar Singh Ishar Singh has confirmed receiving a police report lodged by national badminton champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei on the dissemination of a sex video linked to him. He said the athlete had given his statement to assist investigations in the case. “Based on…
ALOR SETAR – National badminton men’s singles ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei is ready to make way for younger players in the semi-finals of the 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships here. Chong Wei, who is ranked second in the world, said the challenge would give the younger shuttlers valuable experience for the Thomas Cup finals…
KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s decision to choose his tournaments may mean participating in less than 12 tournaments annually, making him liable to a fine by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) honorary secretary Datuk Ng Chin Chai said they supported Chong Wei’s decision and had written a letter…
KUALA LUMPUR — National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei is taking into consideration his age and physical stamina in deciding whether or not to compete in certain tournaments organised by the Badminton World Federation. He said he was willing to pay a fine for failing to participate in any of the tournaments. The world…
KUALA LUMPUR – National singles ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s hopes to regain the badminton World Super Series Final Championship were dashed when he was defeated at the hands of world number one player Viktor Axelsen. In the 84-minute match at the Dubai’s Hamdan Sports Complex, United Arab Emirates, Chong Wei, who is currently ranked…
PETALING JAYA – Lee Chong Wei will be out to regain his world No. 1 status when he faces Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the men’s singles final at the World Superseries Finals in Dubai. The world No. 2 Chong Wei has set up a mouth-watering clash with world No. 1 and defending champion Axelsen…
KUALA LUMPUR – World number two player, Datuk Lee Chong Wei made a flying start by beating Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong in the World Super Series Finals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), today. Age does not seem to slow down the 35-year-old who took only 40 minutes to win in straight…
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s challenge at the China Open ended today when national badminton ace, Datuk Lee Chong Wei went down to Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong in the quarter-final. The World Badminton Federation (BWF) official website said Chong Wei, who was seeded seventh for the tournament, slogged for 70 minutes before losing…
KUALA LUMPUR – National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei hopes that his biographical film, ‘Rise Of Legend’ directed by Teng Bee, will not only inspire Malaysians but also badminton fans around the world. “I did not expect my life as a badminton player to be made a movie. I hope the film will encourage…
PETALING JAYA – World number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei pledged to continue working hard to win titles at the highest level and focus on the Sudirman Cup and World Championships this year. Chong Wei whose sponsorship deal with 100Plus was extended for another two years would remain the isotonic drink manufacturer’s brand ambassador until…
GEORGE TOWN – National badminton champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei tonight received the All-Time Athlete Award at the annual Penang Sports Award Presentation here. Chong Wei, when met by reporters after the ceremony, said he was very humbled to be given such a recognition. “I am touched, this is the first time I am recognised…
KUCHING – Neither Datuk Lee Chong Wei nor Lin Dan have indicated they will be retiring any time soon. “We may be old players but have no plans to announce our retirement yet. “In fact, I am hoping that Lin Dan and I can continue playing for a few more years. As as for me,…
KUCHING – World number one and defending champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s quest to win his 12th Malaysia Open title was dashed by his arch rival Lin Dan from China at the Perpaduan Negeri Sarawak Stadium in Petra Jaya, here today. Chong Wei who had beaten Lin Dan in the 2006 final found the going…
KUCHING – Datuk Lee Chong Wei breezed into the quarter-final of the Malaysia Open after defeating Hu Yun of Hong Kong, in straight sets, 21-8, 21-6. The world number one took just 27 minutes to send the veteran player packing in front of thousands of fans at Perpaduan Stadium, Petra Jaya here, today. In the…
KUCHING – World No.1 and defending champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei is expected to make a winning start when he goes down to face world No. 14 Quseph Rajiv of England in the first round of the men’s singles at the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open. The BWF World Superseries tournament which offers prize money of…
SEPANG – Four times All England men’s singles champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei hopes to add the Malaysian Open for the 12th time in his illustrious career. “Winning the All England has given me a new inspiration to continue winning titles. My next mission is to win the Malaysia Open and India Open. My immediate…
KUALA LUMPUR – World number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s victory in the All England Open Badminton Championships 2017 certainly had Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak rejoicing. “Datuk Lee Chong Wei you made all Malaysians proud of you! Superb display of skills and fighting spirit,” the Prime Minister said in his Twitter account. Chong Wei…
KUALA LUMPUR – Despite being deluged with conflicts and injuries, national ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei remains in high spirit to play at the All England Badminton Championships on March 7-12. Chong Wei said this year’s edition of the championships would probably be his last and that he would not want to waste the opportunity…
KUALA LUMPUR: National shuttler Lee Chong Wei is out of the All-England badminton championships in Birmingham from March 7-12 after picking up an injury during training. On Monday, national coach Hendrawan confirmed that the world No 1 tore the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) on his left knee. The 34-year-old Chong Wei slipped and fell on…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei’s (pic) success is a case of persistence, hard work and a never-give-up attitude. At the age of 34, he is already considered a “veteran” in the badminton field, but he does not give up, not even when he suffers injuries. With a slew of achievements behind him,…
KUALA LUMPUR – The country’s ace shuttler, Datuk Lee Chong Wei won his fifth Badminton World Federation (BWF) Best Male Player of the Year Award, last night. He received the honour from BWF deputy president, Gustavo Salazar at the Players’ Reception and Gala Dinner in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for displaying spectacular performances throughout…
KUALA LUMPUR – World number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei will compete in four Super Series and Premier Super Series tournaments to maintain his position as the world number one. The four tournaments are the Denmark Premier Super Series from Oct 18-23; French Super Series (Oct 25-30), China Open Premier Super Series (Nov 15-20) and…
KUALA LUMPUR: Can you imagine Lee Chong Wei taking on Lin Dan for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? Well, don’t bet against it … especially if the Badminton World Federation (BWF) decide to change the best-of-three 21-point scoring format to the 11-point best-of-five system. If they do, world No. 1 Chong Wei,…
KUALA LUMPUR: National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei received a condominium worth RM1.5mil as a reward for his silver medal effort at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Lee received the mock keys to the unit from Orando Holdings Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Eng Wei Chun at a ceremony on Friday. The 1,100sq…
PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei has quashed rumours that he has a networth of about RM300 million, as claimed by a website and the reported by local media. “If I have RM300 million I think I will stop playing badminton. I don’t think I will have to work, I will just sit…
PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei says he will love to play a match with his supposed doppelganger fan Ika Syazwani, who has become Internet famous for having a splitting image of the three-time silver Olympic medallist. “Can,” the world No. 1 simply said when asked by reporters if he would oblige Ika’s…
PETALING JAYA: A student has found herself the unlikely subject of fame after her social media updates on national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei went viral. Ika Syazwani’s Facebook posting, “Congrats my twin! #DatoLCW” was screencapped and shared widely on social media when netizens noticed that Ika had an uncanny resemblance to Lee. But the…
RIO DE JANEIRO – Datuk Lee Chong Wei dashed China’s Lin Dan’s final Olympic title defence to qualify for the final after a rubber set thriller in the semifinals at the Rio Games here on Friday. Chong Wei finally ended the bridemaid role in the two previous Games in 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in…