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Datuk Lee Chong Wei DB, DCSM, PJN, DSPN, AMN, JP, PhD (SptsSc) (h.c.) ( Chinese : 李宗伟; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : Lí Chong-úi; born 21 October 1982) is a Malaysian former professional badminton player. As a singles player, Lee was ranked first worldwide for 349 weeks, including a 199-week streak from 21 August 2008 to 14 June 2012.
Former World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has announced his retirement from badminton after an illustrious 19-year career. At an emotional press conference the teary-eyed three-time Olympic medallist thanked his fellow Malaysians for their support throughout the years.
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A World number one, Chong Wei has a number of gold medals to his name after victory at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He won back-to-back Yonex All England Open titles in 2010 and 2011 while 2014 saw him secure his tenth Malaysia Open title.
Longest World No.1 Badminton Player in the World. Lee is a triple silver medalist at the Olympic Games, and the sixth Malaysian to win an Olympic medal. He won his first silver medal in 2008, also the first time a Malaysian had reached the finals in the men’s singles event.
Jun 13, 2019 · Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei announced his retirement on Thursday, bringing an end to a bumpy career of highs and lows. AFP Sport examines the moments that defined one of badminton’s...
Jul 7, 2023 · With his exceptional skills, unwavering determination, and captivating personality, Lee Chong Wei has become a true legend in the world of badminton. This article delves into the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of the man who has inspired a nation and captured the hearts of millions.
Jan 14, 2019 · It's official. Lee Chong Wei has won his battle against cancer and is back on the badminton court. Diagnosed with early stage nose cancer in September 2018, Lee underwent "nightmare treatment" in Taiwan that took away his ability to speak and eat.
Lee, who announced his retirement from the sport in 2019 after undergoing treatment for nose cancer, recently revealed that he regards China's Lin Dan as the greatest badminton player ever. Chong Wei Lee of Malaysia embraces Dan Lin of China after beating him at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Jun 13, 2019 · Badminton great Lee Chong Wei is retiring after a 19-year career because of his battle with cancer. The three-time Olympic silver medalist says it is a tough decision because he had hoped to retire after next year's Tokyo Olympics.
