I feel sad. If press conference, then confirm retiring.![]()
Might sound sad for fans now, but I think it could benefit him, not only regarding his health but also his legacy. I mean, look what's happening to Lin Dan right now. I'd rather remember LCW beating the youngster and No. 1 Momota before retiring in a thrilling final than him going out like Taufik or Lin Dan.
Yeah, exactly. Taufik played another year or two where you could bet on him going out in the first 2 rounds against anyone and still win money, and LD is a weird mix where he declines steadily for a period and then suddenly has one good tournament - only basically go back to the same level as before that tournament right afterwardsGoing out like Taufik or LD? What do you mean by that? Taufik flamed out and LD is following Taufik's now?
Going out like Taufik or LD? What do you mean by that? Taufik flamed out and LD is following Taufik's now?
Well I am for one so glad that LD didn't follow the selfish "pride" to retire and still advertising himself around the world. So worthless peasants like me and others could have a priceless experience of watching the GOAT play live. Say whatever you like, but if you could see how many crowds gathered whenever LD was on court, and how many left when he was not, he is doing good for the sport.
70% of the paying crowd was there just to see him. Otherwise the hall was almost empty.
Anyway, I am not sure how I feel about LCW's retirement. But if playing for Olympics were his sole purpose of going on, then I guess that's his own decision to make.
No idea why LD is playing, whatever reason is good enough for me. Breaking new records perhaps?Lin Dan has to play because he signed a contract with Yonex, right? Or is it enough for him to play a few exhibtion matches a year?
No idea why LD is playing, whatever reason is good enough for me. Breaking new records perhaps?
Anyone has any links to the press conference?
LCW said both he (before he had retired that isNo need to make new record, his magnificent result is very very hard (for long long time) to break by any players : two-time OG gold medalist, five-time World Champs, two-time AG gold medalist, six-time All England winner.
Maybe, just maybe, LCW will appeal to LD again like MO last time.. win Olympics for me, my greatest friend and rivalLD said why he still playing because LCW still play..
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/13/chong-wei-calls-it-quits/Anyone has any links to the press conference?