Lee Chong Wei ( 李宗伟 )

**twobeer** · 11-11-2011, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Aikachan

Mosquito bite for no show/walkover?

Seriously though, I wonder how they fooled the tournament doctor. Lin Dan for example, his recent injuries were that the skin of his foot came off and ingrown toenail (not sure about this one, correct me if I'm wrong), so those were liable but what about WZM recent withdrawal? He was reported injured but what kind of injury? Even Gillian Clark said "...injury yet to be known..."

Did WZM just limp in to the doc's office and claim muscle strain, fatigue, etc then limped out and the next day sat on the side making fun of LCW's high cheek bones?

It is probably the opposite.. Most professional athletes at their level train and push their bodies to the limit.. That will mean more or less constant injuries small or big.. Even LCW of course use straps/tape for knees, arm etc. due to injuries.. So it is basically "how much injuries" to accept or what injuries are acceptable to forfeit with.. Of course it is individual. but Iam sure thal all the top players like LCW, Gade, Taufik, LD, CJ etc. have injuries tha could be used as an excuse, and could be verified by a doctor, and used as an excuse to withdraw.. In most cases it is a decision if it is "worth" the risk/gain playing all-out with a injury that could get worse, or if the injury healing processewill not be worse by playing etc.

If winning the match s considered less important, the benefit of risking further injury or prolonged recovery may tip the scale to a player to withdraw. On the otherhand if it is an OG finale, most players would proably risk permamnet dmage due to an injury just to win the final.. So it will of coures be differnet "thresholds" based on the match when a player decides to not risk playing.

**Blitzzards** · 11-11-2011, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by nokh88

Most malaysian badminton players smoke.

My goodness that is not a good habit for professional badminton players especially when the lungs and the cardiovascular muscles are of such importance for stamina

Too much political pressure within the country itself?

**Blitzzards** · 11-11-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by twobeer

It is probably the opposite.. Most professional athletes at their level train and push their bodies to the limit.. That will mean more or less constant injuries small or big.. Even LCW of course use straps/tape for knees, arm etc. due to injuries.. So it is basically "how much injuries" to accept or what injuries are acceptable to forfeit with.. Of course it is individual. but Iam sure thal all the top players like LCW, Gade, Taufik, LD, CJ etc. have injuries tha could be used as an excuse, and could be verified by a doctor, and used as an excuse to withdraw.. In most cases it is a decision if it is "worth" the risk/gain playing all-out with a injury that could get worse, or if the injury healing processewill not be worse by playing etc.

If winning the match s considered less important, the benefit of risking further injury or prolonged recovery may tip the scale to a player to withdraw. On the otherhand if it is an OG finale, most players would proably risk permamnet dmage due to an injury just to win the final.. So it will of coures be differnet "thresholds" based on the match when a player decides to not risk playing.

I agree. The reason why LCW has not applied for such "medical leaves" is largely because he is the one and only badminton hero that MA is depending on now which is a sympathy.

When we see the various strappings on him when he plays, we should understand why. He has been fighting with his injuries for the sake of winning, and at least he is able to come through with most of the other top players (whom he normally faces) who now harbour a "natural fear" of him which boosts his confidence and his gameplay which is based on such.

Don't be surprised when we read from the news reports after the World Championship 2011 Finals that LCW suffered leg cramps backstage after his lost to LD.

**benjamin59** · 11-12-2011, 10:17 PM

LCW lost again to LD 21-19,12-21,22-20 the Star today page52

**undeadshot** · 11-13-2011, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by benjamin59

LCW lost again to LD 21-19,12-21,22-20 the Star today page52

The exhibition was 2 days ago... the Star is pretty slow huh... they didn't even report CPS/GLY's win after they won the Bitburger Open but instead only made a small mention of it after they rose up to number 9 in the world.

**S.fusion** · 11-13-2011, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by benjamin59

LCW lost again to LD 21-19,12-21,22-20 the Star today page52

he lost, whts there to report? Anyone knows how much he was paid to appear/ play for the exhibition?

**benjamin59** · 11-13-2011, 04:39 AM

two matches for rm200k paycheck. winner took rm1/2million. PG and TH played one match for rm100k each.

**extremenanopowe** · 11-13-2011, 05:22 AM

Good money for sure. Difficult to resist.

I bet LD will buy him MCD since it's an exhibition. Easier for him to win it.

**Aikachan** · 11-13-2011, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by extremenanopowe

Good money for sure. Difficult to resist.

I bet LD will buy him MCD since it's an exhibition. Easier for him to win it.

Doesn't have to be McD all the time. Pizza Hut, Burger King...

**extremenanopowe** · 11-13-2011, 05:33 AM

LCW = MCD. He's the ambassador.

**benjamin59** · 11-13-2011, 05:34 AM

I bet you both of them want to win badly. one for pride of country and LYB and the other the extra 300k and a slap on LYB face.

**extremenanopowe** · 11-13-2011, 05:37 AM

No point trying hard to beat LD in front of the crowd and sponsor (Lining racket and shoes buyer). lol. Good pocket money and show some respect to the organiser and those attended the game. Enjoy it.

**chris-ccc** · 11-13-2011, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by benjamin59

I bet you both of them want to win badly. one for pride of country and LYB and the other the extra 300k and a slap on LYB face.

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BWF must be thinking - How come the money is not there for them to promote Badminton to the world, but to promote Badminton in China only?

This event will definitely encourage more parents in China to encourage their children to take up Badminton as a professional sport more seriously.

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**S.fusion** · 11-13-2011, 10:27 AM

Not bad for a couple of hours work.

**chris-ccc** · 11-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by S.fusion

Not bad for a couple of hours work.

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You are wrong.

We need to add up all the thousands of hours of effort that these 4 players have put into their Badminton before they get chosen. Besides, they are also required to be the best players world-wide.

Other players who have put in thousands of hours and who were not selected to participate, should understand that they are not good enough to earn this type of prize monies.

This is only my thoughts - about why good prize monies should go to these 4 top players.
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**57.Christ** · 11-14-2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by chris-ccc

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You are wrong.

We need to add up all the thousands of hours of effort that these 4 players have put into their Badminton before they get chosen. Besides, they are also required to be the best players world-wide.

Other players who have put in thousands of hours and who were not selected to participate, should understand that they are not good enough to earn this type of prize monies.

This is only my thoughts - about why good prize monies should go to these 4 top players.
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And I'm wondering why they left CL behind?? not good enough if it's compared to the 4 heavenly king? haha

**chris-ccc** · 11-14-2011, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by 57.Christ

And I'm wondering why they left CL behind?? not good enough if it's compared to the 4 heavenly king? haha

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Good point, Lin Dan should be replaced by Chen Long.

When they coined the term "The 4 Heavenly Kings", they are thinking of the best players from the 4 regions (currently), from North, South, East and West on planet Earth.

Currently, Chen Long is ranked higher than Lin Dan. And Sho Sasaki is ranked higher than Taufik Hidayat. Therefore Chen Long and Sho Sasaki should be in, and Lin Dan and Taufik Hidayat should be out.

But I believe that the organisers are thinking of the best 4 players over the last 5-10 years (and not currently).

http://bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=14955 (as at 10-Nov-2011) shows that;

No.1 Lee Chong Wei (MAS)
No.2 Chen Long (CHN)
No.3 Lin Dan (CHN)
No.4 Peter Gade (DEN)
No.5 Chen Jin (CHN)
No.6 Sho Sasaki (JPN)
No.7 Nguyen Tien Minh (VIE)
No.8 Taufik Hidayat (INA)
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