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The Star
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Turning the corner
On the right path: Malaysian men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have been producing better results. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star Lee gives thumbs-up as he highlights significant change in M'sian players' mindset PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei believes the national team are on the right track based on their encouraging performance in the first half of the year. While there have been both highs and lows, Chong Wei feels the players have taken valuable lessons from every challenge and their growth is starting to show. One of the most promising signs, he said, is that Malaysian shuttlers are no longer content with just making up the numbers at major tournaments. Instead, they are stepping up as genuine contenders, with several titles already under their belt. 'We're halfway through 2025, and I'm really proud of the spirit shown by our national team,' said Chong Wei in a social media post. 'The first six months brought a mix of big-stage breakthroughs, hard-fought lessons and steady progress and it all points to Malaysian badminton heading in the right direction. 'This year, our players have risen to the occasion at major tournaments, challenging top-ranked opponents and reaching the later stages of some of the sport's biggest events. 'It's clear they're putting in the hard work, fine-tuning their strategies and proving that Malaysia is not just here to participate, but to compete at the highest level. The men's doubles pairs have led the way this year, with world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik winning three titles, the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open. World No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have also impressed with victories at the Indonesian Masters and Malaysian Masters. Independent duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, now ranked world No. 1, added to the success by clinching the Indian Open crown. In the women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah continued to shine with their title win at the Thailand Open and runner-up finishes at both the Indonesian Open and Masters. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, Chong Wei hopes the players will maintain their momentum and called on Malaysians to continue showing their support. 'To all fans, keep cheering, whether we win or lose. Your belief makes all the difference. Let's stand united behind the team as they gear up for the next half of the season. Together, let's show the world that Malaysia Boleh!' he added.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Chong Wei says M'sian shuttlers are no longer just participants but contenders
PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei believes the national team is on the right track based on their encouraging performance in the first half of the year. While there have been both highs and lows, Chong Wei feels the players have taken valuable lessons from every challenge and their growth is starting to show. One of the most promising signs, he said, is that Malaysian shuttlers are no longer content with just making up the numbers at major tournaments. Instead, they are stepping up as genuine contenders, with several titles already under their belt. "We're halfway through 2025, and I'm really proud of the spirit shown by our national team," said Chong Wei in a social media post. "The first six months brought a mix of big-stage breakthroughs, hard-fought lessons and steady progress and it all points to Malaysian badminton heading in the right direction. "This year, our players have risen to the occasion at major tournaments, challenging top-ranked opponents and reaching the later stages of some of the sport's biggest events. "It's clear they're putting in the hard work, fine-tuning their strategies and proving that Malaysia is not just here to participate, but to compete at the highest level." The men's doubles pairs have led the way this year, with world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik winning three titles, the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open. World No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have also impressed with victories at the Indonesian Masters and Malaysian Masters. Independent duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, now ranked world No. 1, added to the success by clinching the Indian Open crown. In the women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah continued to shine with their title win at the Thailand Open and runner-up finishes at both the Indonesian Open and Masters. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, Chong Wei hopes the players will maintain their momentum and called on Malaysians to continue showing their support. "To all fans, keep cheering, whether we win or lose. Your belief makes all the difference. Let's stand united behind the team as they gear up for the next half of the season. Together, let's show the world that Malaysia Boleh!" he added.
The Star
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Chong Wei advises injured Ng to seek treatment overseas
Sorry state: Ng Tze Yong suffered an ACL injury during his match against Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long in the first round of the Malaysian Masters last month. PUTRAJAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei has advised national men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong to consider seeking treatment abroad in order to recover fully from his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. It is understood that Chong Wei met Tze Yong last Saturday to offer encouragement and explore the best possible options to help the 24-year-old revive his career. Tze Yong is currently undergoing prehabilitation to strengthen his knee and surrounding muscles ahead of surgery. However, Chong Wei believes post-surgery treatment abroad could lead to a more effective recovery. 'This is a crucial period for him. For any athlete, injuries are the biggest fear. I've tried to motivate him, but the most important thing is his own will to bounce back from this setback,' said Chong Wei, a member of the Road to Gold committee. 'I've spoken to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) about the possibility of sending him overseas for treatment, perhaps in Germany to give him another shot at recovery. 'BAM will hold further discussions with the National Sports Institute (NSI) and the National Sports Council (NSC) to explore the best medical and rehabilitation support for him.' Chong Wei also advised Tze Yong not to rush his return to competition, warning that a premature comeback could worsen his condition if recovery is not handled properly. 'He needs more time to heal. There's no need to hurry back onto court. He already had a recurring back injury earlier this year, and now he's dealing with a serious knee issue. 'I know his back is still not fully strong, and he relies heavily on his legs that may have contributed to the ACL injury. 'I told Tze Yong that he needs to undergo surgery and focus fully on a proper recovery process,' said Chong Wei. Chong Wei also consulted former NSI director general Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz to discuss a potential recovery plan for Tze Yong, with hopes that he can return to the national team, possibly in time for the Thomas Cup next year. However, this would ultimately depend on BAM's planning. Tze Yong's latest injury could not have come at a worse time. He suffered the ACL tear during the first round of the Malaysian Masters two weeks ago while facing Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long at the Axiata Arena. It was only his fourth tournament of the year, having just returned from a lengthy layoff due to a recurring back injury. More worrying still, his world ranking has plummeted to No. 199, and he is no longer eligible to apply for a protected ranking anytime soon, having already done so recently for his back injury.
The Star
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Chong Wei advises injured Tze Yong to seek treatment abroad
National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong . — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PUTRAJAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei has suggested that national men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong seek treatment abroad in a bid to recover fully from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. It is understood that Chong Wei met Tze Yong last Saturday to offer encouragement and explore the best possible options to help the 24-year-old revive his career. Tze Yong is currently undergoing prehabilitation to strengthen his knee and surrounding muscles ahead of surgery. However, Chong Wei believes post-surgery treatment abroad could lead to a more effective recovery. "This is a crucial period for him. For any athlete, injuries are the biggest fear. I've tried to motivate him, but the most important thing is his own will to bounce back from this setback," said Chong Wei, a member of the Road to Gold committee. "At the same time, I've spoken to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) about the possibility of sending him overseas for treatment, perhaps in Germany to give him another shot at recovery. "BAM will hold further discussions with the National Sports Institute (NSI) and the National Sports Council (NSC) to explore the best medical and rehabilitation support for him." Chong Wei also advised Tze Yong not to rush his return to competition, warning that a premature comeback could worsen his condition if recovery is not handled properly. "He needs more time to heal. There's no need to hurry back onto court. He already had a recurring back injury earlier this year, and now he's dealing with a serious knee issue. "I know his back is still not fully strong, and he relies heavily on his legs that may have contributed to the ACL injury. "I told Tze Yong that he needs to undergo surgery and focus fully on a proper recovery process," said Chong Wei. Chong Wei also consulted former NSI director general Dr Ramlan Aziz to discuss a potential recovery plan for Tze Yong, with hopes that he can return to the national team, possibly in time for the Thomas Cup next year. However, this would ultimately depend on BAM's planning. Tze Yong's latest injury could not have come at a worse time. He suffered the ACL tear during the first round of the Malaysian Masters two weeks ago while facing Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. It was only his fourth tournament of the year, having just returned from a lengthy layoff due to a recurring back injury. More worrying still, his world ranking has plummeted to No. 199, and he is no longer eligible to apply for a protected ranking anytime soon, having already done so recently for his back injury.
The Star
08-05-2025
- The Star
Chong Wei comes close to becoming online scam victim, urges all to be careful
Lee Chong Wei posted the contact details of the scammer on his social media. PETALING JAYA: Not even a national icon is safe from scammers and Datuk Lee Chong Wei nearly became their latest target. The three-time Olympic silver medallist Chong Wei revealed that he received a suspicious call around noon on Thursday (May 8) from someone claiming to be 'Roslan' from the Cyberjaya Cyber Crime Prevention Unit. What shocked him most was that the caller also read out his identity card and phone numbers, and accused him of being involved in a scam operation based in Melaka. Outraged by the baseless accusation, Chong Wei insisted on reporting the matter to the police and demanded the office address of the so-called enforcement officer. The call, however, was abruptly cut off after a brief exchange. Following the incident, Chong Wei urged the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to these syndicates, which often use fear and greed to manipulate victims. 'Never reveal your IC number, bank details, passwords or OTP codes. Don't make any transfers or scan QR codes sent to you. Always verify through official channels – call legitimate numbers or visit actual websites or offices. 'If the call involves a family member, contact them directly. "Mark scam numbers on apps or your phone to help warn others. Remind your loved ones, especially the elderly. "Set a 'secret password' for your family if needed. If your data has been compromised, change your passwords immediately, freeze your accounts and lodge a police report. Keep all evidence,' he wrote on his social media.
