Lee Chong Wei is a legend in the badminton world, a badminton hero from Malaysia. He has written many touching chapters on the world stage with his sweat and hard work.
In October 1982, Lee Chong Wei was born in Penang, Malaysia, and his ancestral home is Nan'an, Fujian. Despite being Malaysian, he is an authentic Chinese who speaks Mandarin fluently. With a calm and reserved personality, his humility and low-key conformity with the standards of Chinese Confucian culture have earned him many fans in China.
Lee Chong Wei has won numerous world titles in his career, however, his only regret is that he failed to win an Olympic gold medal. The duel with Lin Dan has become a topic of conversation among Chinese fans, with Lee Chong Wei winning 12 of the 40 matches, but in the Olympic arena, he was runner-up in all three finals, which became the biggest pain in his heart.
Li Zongwei, known as the "tragic figure" in the badminton world, reached the final of the World Championships four times in 2015, but lost to Chinese players. He seems to be unable to overcome the mountain of the Chinese men's badminton team, such an experience is embarrassing, perhaps it is the arrangement of fate.
Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan can be described as lifelong enemies, and the two badminton superstars met at their peak and became a footnote in the history of badminton. However, with Lin Dan gradually retiring from the national team, Lee Chong Wei is facing the rise of a new generation of young Chinese players, which seems to be some kind of coincidental turn.
At the pinnacle of Lee Chong Wei's career, he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2018. Although he won the Malaysia Open again in 2018, this time the victory was overshadowed by a sudden illness. Over the next year, he underwent 33 chemotherapy treatments, costing nearly 10 million and enduring tremendous physical and mental stress.
During the ** period, Li Zongwei was accompanied by his family. Fortunately, his nose cancer was at an early stage, and through half a year, he successfully overcame the disease. However, in the subsequent comeback training, he did not announce his comeback in official competitions, showing that he is no longer in the same competitive form as before.
In June 2019, Lee Chong Wei announced his official retirement to the public. He tearfully announced in front of the camera that despite his successful victory over cancer, his body could no longer withstand high-intensity exercise and had to make this difficult decision.
After retiring, Lee Chong Wei devoted all his energy to his family. He often goes out with his wife and children, shares his family on social **, and exudes romantic feelings. The badminton hero showed his warm family side.
Today, Lee Chong Wei is in good health and is completely free from cancer. Although ** and fans are expecting his comeback, it is unlikely that he will return to the field of action in reality. It is reported that he is currently employed by the Malaysian national team as the management of the badminton team, hoping to win glory for the country again as a coach.
In July 2020, Lin Dan also announced his retirement due to injury, and the retirement of the two superstars instantly became the intersection of the times. Li Zongwei posted a hug with Lin Dan through Weibo, as well as the sneakers worn in the Olympic finals, expressing a tribute to his youth.
In 2023, Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan were inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame at the same time. At the ceremony, Lin Dan emotionally said that without the encouragement of Lee Chong Wei, he would not have been able to achieve today's achievements. Lee Chong Wei may not have won gold at the Olympics, but now he has the opportunity to re-represent his country as a coach, which is undoubtedly a perfect turnaround.
Lee Chong Wei, a legend in the badminton world and a fighter against cancer, has been inspiring many athletes and ordinary people with his perseverance. As long as you don't give up in your heart and keep your faith, even if you don't succeed, you can still be king. As he said in the line of the movie "The Loser is King": "Even if I fail, the marks he has carved in my life will be a mark of glory." No matter how I go in the future, I will be like a warrior full of fighting spirit, constantly fighting, and always know how to start again!”
After retiring, Lee Chong Wei's choice did not stop at family happiness, but turned the fiery passion of badminton into a coaching career. He joined the Malaysian national team and coaches and manages young badminton players. This time, he may not be able to stand on the field in person, but his wisdom and experience will continue to shine through in the new generation of athletes.
Whether it's challenging cancer or coaching a new generation of players, Lee Chong Wei has shown his indomitable spirit. His persistence and dedication have become a banner that inspires the majority of sports lovers. This is also the luck of the badminton to have such a legend and pass on his experience to the next generation.
In 2023, Lee Chong Wei was inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame along with Lin Dan, the highest honor of his career. It is also a joint tribute to the two legends of badminton, a farewell to the past years, and a recognition of the unique contribution of badminton.
Today, Lee Chong Wei is in good health, and his smile is shining brightly in the sun. He has come out of the shadow of his illness and won a new chapter in his life. Whether as a World Champion or a great coach, he will continue to write his own legend.