Lee Chong Wei ( 李宗伟 )
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London_Player
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LCW should retire and I can't see him winning any SS tournament this year. I think his body has had enough. I can't see him playing next year. It's a shame that Malaysia does not have any good players in any discipline.
Just look at WC only one Malaysian player/pair (XD) reached last 16 and none in Quarter Final. Poor LCW has the carry all the burden for that country's hope.
Just look at WC only one Malaysian player/pair (XD) reached last 16 and none in Quarter Final. Poor LCW has the carry all the burden for that country's hope.
shooting stroke
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Chong Wei still has the desire to carry on playing
SHUTTLER Lee Chong Wei (pic) has delivered good news on the eve of the National Day – he will continue playing for the country.
“There are defeats and victories in sports. I’ve thought about my future and I’ve decided to keep going,” said Chong Wei, who turned up for the SEA Games badminton individual finals at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil and attended the victory ceremonies involving Malaysian players.
He said he made up his mind after discussing with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria yesterday.
The 34-year-old Chong Wei was thinking of retiring after losing in the first round to Brice Leverdez of France at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, last week.
“There are many major tournaments coming up for Malaysia next year (Thomas Cup Finals, Asian Games, World Championships) and I believe it’s my duty to play on,” said Chong Wei.
“I’m getting older and I shouldn’t be too upset about losing. I’m still a top-10 player in the world and I shouldn’t put unnecessary pressure on myself. I’ll try to enjoy the game again.”
Norza, who was happy with Chong Wei’s decision, had mixed feelings over Malaysia’s 1-4-2 medal haul in badminton at the Kuala Lumpur Games.
“We accept that we didn’t reach our two-gold target. I congratulate Goh Jin Wei for winning our sole gold. I’m also happy with Soniia (Cheah) and all the others who made it to the finals,” said Norza.
“It’s not a big achievement, but good exposure for some of our back-up players.
“Our men’s singles is still a disappointment. We’ve to go back to the drawing board together with technical director Morten (Frost) and head coach Misbun (Sidek).
“I’m also unhappy with our players’ inability to finish off matches. They have a problem at the last mile.
“They give away leads and struggle to catch up. This is another area we need to look into,” added Norza, who celebrated his 51st birthday yesterday.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/bad...sire-to-carry-on-playing/#4B6ApkRoY2XoQdKM.99
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If i have the opportunity to meet him (and after reading this), i will sure tell him
- you're not old.... It is just a figure in your head.........why? You still look young in that picture.
- nice to hear you still want to enjoy playing,....if single does not give you that excitement anymore, just ask your wife to get out from retirement and partner her in the XD... Try to collect some ranking points..... May the luck be with you
SHUTTLER Lee Chong Wei (pic) has delivered good news on the eve of the National Day – he will continue playing for the country.
“There are defeats and victories in sports. I’ve thought about my future and I’ve decided to keep going,” said Chong Wei, who turned up for the SEA Games badminton individual finals at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil and attended the victory ceremonies involving Malaysian players.
He said he made up his mind after discussing with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria yesterday.
The 34-year-old Chong Wei was thinking of retiring after losing in the first round to Brice Leverdez of France at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, last week.
“There are many major tournaments coming up for Malaysia next year (Thomas Cup Finals, Asian Games, World Championships) and I believe it’s my duty to play on,” said Chong Wei.
“I’m getting older and I shouldn’t be too upset about losing. I’m still a top-10 player in the world and I shouldn’t put unnecessary pressure on myself. I’ll try to enjoy the game again.”
Norza, who was happy with Chong Wei’s decision, had mixed feelings over Malaysia’s 1-4-2 medal haul in badminton at the Kuala Lumpur Games.
“We accept that we didn’t reach our two-gold target. I congratulate Goh Jin Wei for winning our sole gold. I’m also happy with Soniia (Cheah) and all the others who made it to the finals,” said Norza.
“It’s not a big achievement, but good exposure for some of our back-up players.
“Our men’s singles is still a disappointment. We’ve to go back to the drawing board together with technical director Morten (Frost) and head coach Misbun (Sidek).
“I’m also unhappy with our players’ inability to finish off matches. They have a problem at the last mile.
“They give away leads and struggle to catch up. This is another area we need to look into,” added Norza, who celebrated his 51st birthday yesterday.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/bad...sire-to-carry-on-playing/#4B6ApkRoY2XoQdKM.99
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If i have the opportunity to meet him (and after reading this), i will sure tell him
- you're not old.... It is just a figure in your head.........why? You still look young in that picture.
- nice to hear you still want to enjoy playing,....if single does not give you that excitement anymore, just ask your wife to get out from retirement and partner her in the XD... Try to collect some ranking points..... May the luck be with you
i'm shocked, i tell you. SHOCKED! ...as if bam would EVER suggest he stop playing.
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/for...onships-draw-and-onwards.172748/#post-2568718
CIA-99
Regular Member
Well, Lee Hyun Il is still playing and he is in a terrific form, to say for his age.
I am surprised the president of BAM talks of such matters with players. And also surprised he gives advice on what is the performance problems of players. Surprised also that responsibilities for MS is not distinguished between Misbun and MF. The whole impression is that inside BAM things are not clear cut.
I am waiting for next encounter with Brice!
I am waiting for next encounter with Brice!
CIA-99
Regular Member
I thought WC is BL's final tournaments.
I heard that he is busy with his clothes shop or something.
Can anyone verify?
Quite possible, he is aging. I'll have a look, he might have a blog or something
His website for clothing company, quite interesting :http://www.leverdez.com/fr/content/6-univers
He does it together with Matthieu Lo Pingying, who was number 2 in the french team until retirement.
He does it together with Matthieu Lo Pingying, who was number 2 in the french team until retirement.
CIA-99
Regular Member
I swear I read it online on BWF News site.
He said he was busy and have no time for tournaments.
j4ckie
Regular Member
Yeah he said he had little time to train
Very true.
i was going to say something re. bam, but it would be akin to beating a dead horse.
if team malaysia's results ever start to improve i'll assume it's due to a new sheriff.
FeatherBlaster
Regular Member
But that might not even be enough... Remember that the BAM sheriff reports to someone in the ministry, who ultimately hired and placed MF and are holding his life line...
Cheers,
FB
FeatherBlaster
Regular Member
If you think you can compare the "culture" and operation of Malaysia and Denmark federations and players, you are making a big mistake...
They are worlds apart.
LCW continuing (which I think is good for him and good for badminton), will negatively affect development of Malaysian MS players, in a way it would not have done in Denmark. Simple as that.
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At what age did ZZ go private? Any explanations as to why he did so?
Cheers,
FB
visor
Regular Member
Agree.
Read somewhere on this forum (can't find it at the moment...) that a member was surprised to find one of the junior MAS singles player practicing on a Sunday with a coach at a local club. When he inquired, his reply was that he doesn't have the time to develop his own skills at BAM because the juniors end up being the feeders and drill partners for LCW...