Chong Wei Lee

WUHAN, China (May 22, 2012): Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei sustained a serious ankle injury at the Thomas Cup Tuesday, hobbling off in tears to leave his Olympic dreams hanging in the balance. "He will not take part in any more matches at the Thomas Cup," said Malaysia singles coach Rashid Sidek. "We do not know the extent of the injury. We must focus on getting him fit for the Olympics." Lee landed awkwardly after going two points ahead in his match against Denmark's Peter Gade...Read Full Story

Thu, May 24 2012 16:06 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Diagnosis showed that Malaysia's World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei's ankle injury is not a serious one and he should recover in two to three weeks' time. Lee Tuesday unexpectedly twisted his right ankle at the start of his Thomas Cup match here against Danish veteran Peter Gade. Leading 2-0 in the first set, Lee hit the shuttle at the back court and twisted his right ankle. Lee quit the Thomas Cup after the injury and went...Read Full Story

Tue, May 22 2012 20:09 IST | 0 Views | Add your comment SHARE: China's star shuttler Lin Dan hopes to see World No.1 and fierce rival Lee Chong Wei in top form at the Olympic Games. Lee Chong Wei, leading 2-1 in the first set, twisted his right ankle at the start of his Tuesday afternoon Thomas Cup match here against Danish veteran Peter Gade. Malaysia was beaten 2-3 and finished second in the pool behind Denmark. The 29-year-old then lay down on the court with tears in the eyes. After...Read Full Story

Sun, Jan 15 2012 18:39 IST | 32 Views | Add your comment SHARE: Men's World No.1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and top women's player Yihan Wang won the singles title at the Malaysian Superseries badminton event here Sunday. The Malaysian had little trouble disposing off Japanese Kenichi Tago, beating him 21-6, 21-13 to win his eighth Malaysian Open title. In the women's draw, Yihan beat Chinese compatriot Xin Wang 21-19, 21-11 to overcome the disappointment of being the losing finalists...Read Full Story

Lin Dan became the first player of the open era to win the All-England men's title five times when defending champion Lee Chong Wei retired with a shoulder injury in Sunday's final.The setback, which happened to the Malaysian with the score at 21-19, 6-2 to the Chinese player, denied Lee the chance of becoming the first man since the 1970s to win the title three times in a row.Lee had also been complaining of a painful hand earlier in the tournament, and might have soldiered on longer had he...Read Full Story