LCW feeling the heats...

[jimbo]

Source: The Star

SINGAPORE: As the world's No 2 ranked male badminton player, Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei is regarded as one of his country's best hopes to win a medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Over the last 12 months, Lee won four times and finished runner-up on three other occasions in the Super Series circuit.

At the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday, Lee beat compatriot Wong Choong Hann 17-21, 21-5, 21-9 to move into the quarter-finals of the US$200,000 ($275,909) Aviva Open Singapore 2008 Badminton Championship, the final Super Series tournament to offer ranking points for the Olympics, which will be held in Beijing from Aug 8-24.

The top seed is on course for a shot of confidence ahead of the Games, much needed he says as he is already feeling the pressure.

Speaking after his win, the 25-year-old said: "The Olympics happen once every four years, and there is a lot of pressure and expectation on me to win.

"The whole of Malaysia wants a medal, preferably gold, and I really do not want to disappoint them.

"To be honest, I do think a lot about it. There is a lot of pressure."

Lee, who stands at 1.74m tall, is coached by former Malaysian great Misbun Sidek.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia hired sports psychologist Frederick Tan to specifically manage Lee's mental well-being and the two have been working together for 18 months.

Said the Perak-born shuttler: "My target for the Beijing Olympics is to win a medal and the key, I believe, is mental strength.

"Having Frederick around has helped the mental side of my game tremendously.

"Many people don't see the difference a sports psychologist makes. After a match, especially when I've not done well, a lot of people will try to console me and offer comforting words.

"But sometimes, these words are useless to me.

"Frederick however, can understand how I'm feeling from an athlete's perspective and offer constructive advice on how I can be mentally stronger."

Both Lee and Wong will be Malaysia's representatives in the men's singles competition in Beijing. Based on Thursday's result, it is clear Lee is the better bet for a medal. After losing the first set, he moved up a couple of gears to win the tie in 40 minutes.

"I took a while to get started, but I wasn't too worried as I've never lost to him in a singles' match since I was 21," said Lee.

Lee will face Denmark's Joachim Persson in the quarter-finals on Friday.

"I'm not thinking about whether I can win this, but I'm using the tournament to gain more confidence and a sense of the competition as part of my final preparations for the Olympics," he said.

Lee made his debut at the Olympics in 2004 in Athens, when he fell to China's Chen Hong in the last 16.

On his chances of success in Beijing, he said: "China will still be the overwhelming favourites. I just hope the judging will be fair to everyone."

[jasonmarc]

LCW is from Kedah.....not Perak born.......

LOL.....for the last line.....bolded.....super size qoute....

[jimbo]

LCW is from Kedah.....not Perak born.......

LOL.....for the last line.....bolded.....super size qoute....

I thought LCW is from Penang? Hmm... ok, Kedahan... :)

[ants]

Penang Kia lah...

[jimbo]

Penang Kia lah...

haha... that's what I thought... he is from George Town, if i'm not wrong :)

[olympic]

haha... that's what I thought... he is from George Town, if i'm not wrong :)

LCW is Penang Kia but not from George Town,he is from BUKIT MERTAJAM.

Meanwhile,his buddy KBH and TBH are born in Kedah, both from Alor Setar if I'm not mistaken.

[jimbo]

LCW is Penang Kia but not from George Town,he is from BUKIT MERTAJAM.:)

OK, thanks for the correction. I got 50% correct only :crying::D

[skchen]

:(
Source: The Star

SINGAPORE: As the world's No 2 ranked male badminton player, Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei is regarded as one of his country's best hopes to win a medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Over the last 12 months, Lee won four times and finished runner-up on three other occasions in the Super Series circuit.

At the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday, Lee beat compatriot Wong Choong Hann 17-21, 21-5, 21-9 to move into the quarter-finals of the US$200,000 ($275,909) Aviva Open Singapore 2008 Badminton Championship, the final Super Series tournament to offer ranking points for the Olympics, which will be held in Beijing from Aug 8-24.

The top seed is on course for a shot of confidence ahead of the Games, much needed he says as he is already feeling the pressure.

Speaking after his win, the 25-year-old said: "The Olympics happen once every four years, and there is a lot of pressure and expectation on me to win.

"The whole of Malaysia wants a medal, preferably gold, and I really do not want to disappoint them.

"To be honest, I do think a lot about it. There is a lot of pressure."

Lee, who stands at 1.74m tall, is coached by former Malaysian great Misbun Sidek.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia hired sports psychologist Frederick Tan to specifically manage Lee's mental well-being and the two have been working together for 18 months.

Said the Perak-born shuttler: "My target for the Beijing Olympics is to win a medal and the key, I believe, is mental strength.

"Having Frederick around has helped the mental side of my game tremendously.

"Many people don't see the difference a sports psychologist makes. After a match, especially when I've not done well, a lot of people will try to console me and offer comforting words.

"But sometimes, these words are useless to me.

"Frederick however, can understand how I'm feeling from an athlete's perspective and offer constructive advice on how I can be mentally stronger."

Both Lee and Wong will be Malaysia's representatives in the men's singles competition in Beijing. Based on Thursday's result, it is clear Lee is the better bet for a medal. After losing the first set, he moved up a couple of gears to win the tie in 40 minutes.

"I took a while to get started, but I wasn't too worried as I've never lost to him in a singles' match since I was 21," said Lee.

Lee will face Denmark's Joachim Persson in the quarter-finals on Friday.

"I'm not thinking about whether I can win this, but I'm using the tournament to gain more confidence and a sense of the competition as part of my final preparations for the Olympics," he said.

Lee made his debut at the Olympics in 2004 in Athens, when he fell to China's Chen Hong in the last 16.

On his chances of success in Beijing, he said: "China will still be the overwhelming favourites. I just hope the judging will be fair to everyone."

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Where is China's Chen Hong? :(:(:(:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


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[bananakid]

Source: The Star


On his chances of success in Beijing, he said: "China will still be the overwhelming favourites. I just hope the judging will be fair to everyone."

If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:

[whatever]

If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:

i dont think china will doing that to him. if yes, i dont know what else i can say. no more sportmanship.:mad:

[wynn000]

Ya hope china dont doing that, really hope the judging can be fair.

[george@chongwei]

lee chong wei is from penang la....bukit mertajam his hometown.

[olympic]

lee chong wei is from penang la....bukit mertajam his hometown.

His hometown is in Bukit Mertajam and Bukit Mertajam is in Penang.So,it is nothing wrong to say LCW is from Penang.

[olympic]

If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:

What is wrong with LCW's statement?
He is just giving his point of view.Nothing big deal.
He don't have to shut his big mouth anyway,as long as his comment didn't hurt anyone.Is his comment make you uncomfortable / offended you or anyone else?:rolleyes:

[pjswift]

If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:
So why did LD complain about the unfair line judging in KO08? LD even had the cheek to affirm he's the rightful winner of KO08 in his blog even after his loss.You think other tournaments owe CHN players decent line judging while CO, CM and HKO reek in every possible way to help CHN win because CHN knows they cannot win when it's too clean.That's the saddest part about CHN badminton.And the biggest disgrace.

[robin7]

At the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday, Lee beat compatriot Wong Choong Hann 17-21, 21-5, 21-9 to move into the quarter-finals of the US$200,000 ($275,909) Aviva Open Singapore 2008 Badminton Championship, the final Super Series tournament to offer ranking points for the Olympics, which will be held in Beijing from Aug 8-24.
I thought the olympic qualifying period had alread ended by end of April?

What is the name of the author? So many inaccurate info...

[robin7]

If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:
U r the one who needs to shut your BIG mouth up instead... :rolleyes:

[jimbo]

Relax guys... I guess LCW didnt really mean to provoke the CHN team through the media, and definitely not to play fire with LYB at his own backyard ;)

But I must agree that LCW has to be a little bit of tactful with his words in front of media... Nevertheless, what LCW said is nothing but 100% truth :)

[jimbo]

I thought the olympic qualifying period had alread ended by end of April?

What is the name of the author? So many inaccurate info...

Here is the source:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/353816/1/.html (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/353816/1/.html)

It was my mistake to claim the source from The Star... sorry, friday the 13th, i guess a bit blur in the morning... :p

Yes, when I read it this morning, I already discovered few "inaccurate" info but nevertheless, it's still a very good article to read (at least I know that BAM hired a sport psychologist to help LCW... kudos to BAM :)

[eaglehelang]

Here is the source:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/353816/1/.html (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/353816/1/.html)

It was my mistake to claim the source from The Star... sorry, friday the 13th, i guess a bit blur in the morning... :p

Yes, when I read it this morning, I already discovered few "inaccurate" info but nevertheless, it's still a very good article to read (at least I know that BAM hired a sport psychologist to help LCW... kudos to BAM :)

He he, one thing for sure, Jimbo, you really like purple. No wonder eagle cannot find the news in the Star newspaper, not from there, ha ha.

The info on sports psy already announce in Msia media early 2008. But this article states 18 months, according to Msia media, it started end of 2007 or early 2008.
Not that long, same pyschologist, Fred ..... LCw attributed his calm demeanor in Msia Open to this guy.

[ye333]

Beating Persson 9, 7??? :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[limsy]

Beating Persson 9, 7??? :eek::eek::eek::eek:

yalor...misty100 say he is rush for it because wmc is waiting him for dinner...haha...:D

[ye333]

Persson would cry if he sees this...


yalor...misty100 say he is rush for it because wmc is waiting him for dinner...haha...:D

[limsy]

Persson would cry if he sees this...

btw...jp will meet kbh in thailand open...:eek:...maybe kbh will smashing jp all the way...

[bananakid]

What is wrong with LCW's statement?
He is just giving his point of view.Nothing big deal.
He don't have to shut his big mouth anyway,as long as his comment didn't hurt anyone.Is his comment make you uncomfortable / offended you or anyone else?:rolleyes:

First of all, a smart person does not provoke a person/country who is more powerful than oneself... or with 1 billion people.

Has the comment offended anyone, you ask? Well... you bet the sarcastism in there probably upset at the very least some China top management.

If someone doesn't want to be known as the target, don't provoke them and make oneself known to be the TARGET.:rolleyes:

[bananakid]

So why did LD complain about the unfair line judging in KO08? LD even had the cheek to affirm he's the rightful winner of KO08 in his blog even after his loss.You think other tournaments owe CHN players decent line judging while CO, CM and HKO reek in every possible way to help CHN win because CHN knows they cannot win when it's too clean.That's the saddest part about CHN badminton.And the biggest disgrace.


Like I said, LCW should not provoke China, by basically telling them that he(LCW) should be the target for any kind of unfair judgment.

How does this incident relate to Lin Dan anyways?

Well, even if it does relate to Lin Dan.. then are you suggesting that LCW should do the same thing and post in his blog how LCW should be the winner of OG 08 even though he gets knocked out in the first round?:rolleyes::confused:

[chibe_K]

LCW is Penang Kia but not from George Town,he is from BUKIT MERTAJAM.

Meanwhile,his buddy KBH and TBH are born in Kedah, both from Alor Setar if I'm not mistaken.

LCW told me he is from Bukit Mertajam. He kept mentioning a school named "Jit Sin" so I guess it must be famous there.

[limsy]

LCW told me he is from Bukit Mertajam. He kept mentioning a school named "Jit Sin" so I guess it must be famous there.

wow...can i know what relation between u and him???:confused:

[george@chongwei]

Beating Persson 9, 7??? :eek::eek::eek::eek:
yeah, he did teach pearsson a badminton lesson:p

[george@chongwei]

His hometown is in Bukit Mertajam and Bukit Mertajam is in Penang.So,it is nothing wrong to say LCW is from Penang.
i did not said who is wrong or there is anything wrong...
as im not quoting anyone post at all:rolleyes:

[ye333]

What are you talking about man? Are you suggesting Chinese people are this low? :mad: If indeed LCW gets critical unfair calls because of these words, than shame on my country, shame on me because I am part of that country. :mad: What a real Chinese should do, according to Confucius, should be trying his best to give LCW a totally unbiased tournament. Yi3Zhi2Bao4Yuan4. :cool:

On the other hand, it seems LCW's memory of China Open 07 is too sticky, not good for him. He should let it go.


If LCW doesn't learn how to shut his big mouth in front of the media, you can bet that everyone else will likely to be judged fairly in China, except for him.

A simple thing like "something is wrong with your passport, too bad, you have to go back to Malaysia", and there goes your little chance of making a name for yourself, LCW.:eek:

[Eferata]

Hi all/bananakid,

Just wonder did the media really highlighted the last phrase he said? perhaps it might be in a different tone. And of course in this forum i think many people will favour different players. It is really not nice to give such a remark. I favour LCW and Taufik. So your comment above kind of a making me feel ....... Please think of other members of the forum before making such comments.


hot,
eferata

[righteous]

LCW is from Kedah.....not Perak born.......

LOL.....for the last line.....bolded.....super size qoute....

hei man, u r wrong his is from Perak then now stay at BM. ;)

[extremenanopowe]

hello... enjoy the game lah.... let the action speaks. who's going for the semi?

[righteous]

Hi all/bananakid,

Just wonder did the media really highlighted the last phrase he said? perhaps it might be in a different tone. And of course in this forum i think many people will favour different players. It is really not nice to give such a remark. I favour LCW and Taufik. So your comment above kind of a making me feel ....... Please think of other members of the forum before making such comments.


hot,
eferata

Hi Eferata, u r right I'm totally agree with u. Did e media highlighted or interpret his (LCW) phrase in correct tone is e key point. Reader may understand and may not agree with what he (LCW) said if he/she not LCW fans is also the decisive factor on all the comments make. Hope all the others member can take note and think twice before making any comments.

[righteous]

Btw, anyone know can we watch Aviva Open thru internet?

[eaglehelang]

Btw, anyone know can we watch Aviva Open thru internet?
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56344
GD Sports is showing online.

TV : Spore Chanel 5 is showing, Msia RTM 1, Msia cable tv : Astro

[Pemuda]

There is no easy way to win that Olympic gold. Pressure is normal at the top.

[pjswift]

Btw, anyone know can we watch Aviva Open thru internet?
It's shown 'live' on ch 5 today (and maybe tomorrow as well)

[Eferata]

It is really no easy, so i wished that LCW or Taufik can grab the title.


cheers,
eferata

[limsy]

It is really no easy, so i wished that LCW or Taufik can grab the title.


cheers,
eferata

huh???:confused:...are u saying singapore open 2008???...taufik is not even landed on singapore...and lcw opponent are not in top class beside pg which he will meet today...

[Eferata]

Aiyo,

Salah lah. I mean the olympic gold... sorry for the misunderstanding. but Taufik is in singapore I saw him (just sitting 5 seats beside me haha).

[limsy]

Aiyo,

Salah lah. I mean the olympic gold... sorry for the misunderstanding. but Taufik is in singapore I saw him (just sitting 5 seats beside me haha).

ops...sorry for misunderstanding...:o...oh ya???...why he is so free???...no need training meh???...did u take some photo with him and asking for signature???...:D

[Eferata]

:( me really mad. I just send my k850i to repair yesterday morning and using a older handphone. thought of getting photo with him but no camera. And beside him also got people. feel a little ambarassed to approach him out of no where. hmmmm........ but i will still support him one. his backhand smash really make me daze...(watch in youtube).

[olympic]

i did not said who is wrong or there is anything wrong...
as im not quoting anyone post at all:rolleyes:

I'm sorry,I've misunderstood.

[limsy]

:( me really mad. I just send my k850i to repair yesterday morning and using a older handphone. thought of getting photo with him but no camera. And beside him also got people. feel a little ambarassed to approach him out of no where. hmmmm........ but i will still support him one. his backhand smash really make me daze...(watch in youtube).

no...u shouldnt feel ambarassed...this maybe the only chance u can set five seats beside him!!!!!!!!!...u know???:crying:

[V3i HoN6]

LCW told me he is from Bukit Mertajam. He kept mentioning a school named "Jit Sin" so I guess it must be famous there.
I been to his house once when i was very young, way before he i know him playing badminton.
He used to live opposite Jit Sin primary school at Aston.