Is Lee Chong Wei still playing?

Lee was diagnosed with nose cancer in 2018 and announced his retirement in 2019 before being appointed as his country’s chef de mission to the Tokyo Games. “We are still in touch,” said Lee, “Since we both are retired, we could finally enjoy watching others play.”

Who named the game badminton?

the duke of Beaufort
Invented in India in a version called poona. British army officers learned the game about 1870. In 1873 the duke of Beaufort introduced the sport at his country estate, Badminton, from which the game derives its name.

How many tournaments has Lee Chong Wei won in his career?

The 36-year-old won 69 international tournaments Former World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has announced his retirement from badminton after an illustrious 19-year career. At an emotional press conference the teary-eyed three-time Olympic medallist thanked his fellow Malaysians for their support throughout the years.

Is Lee Chong Wei the hardest worker in badminton?

As you can see, luck has always been against Lee Chong Wei for he has never won an Olympic gold medal. But he is one of the hardest workers the badminton world has seen. At the age of 35, he still competes hard for his titles and he still gets them.

What is Lee Chong Wei’s net worth?

Lee Chong Wei is the former world number one men’s badminton player. Lee has accumulated his net worth through his playing career. According to various reports, Lee Chong Wei has a net worth of $16 million. Likewise, he has collected US$1.85 million in prize money from his career.

How did Chong Wei start his badminton journey?

Chong Wei’s badminton journey began at the young age of 11. After picking up the racket at 11 and following his father to play at the badminton court, Lee was embraced by a local coach, Teh Peng Huat. Moreover, Lee was later discovered by Misbun Sidek, a former Malaysian badminton player. Later, Wei was called up to the national team in 2000.

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