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Lee Chong Wei DB, DCSM, PJN, DSPN, AMN, OLY (Chinese: 李宗伟; pinyin: Lǐ Zōngwěi; 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.
Jun 13, 2019 · 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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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.
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.
Mar 13, 2017 · SINGAPORE - Badminton's world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei became the oldest man to win the All England Championship on Sunday. The 34-year-old Malaysian beat China's Shi Yuqi 21-12, 21-10 in the men's...
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.
