What is the biggest regret of an athlete?The answer may be different for everyone, but inLee Chong WeiThisBadmintonThe superstar undoubtedly did not win the Olympic championship. His career was full of bitterness and hard work, but at the age of 36, cancer hit his throat mercilessly. However,Lee Chong WeiHe didn't give up, he invested a million dollars in **, hoping to continue his life and return to the game. So what is his state now?
Lee Chong WeiSince the early years, it has beenBadmintonAfter five years of hard training, he finally joined the Malaysian national team at the age of 17. The intensity of the training made him sore, and he even wept silently in the dark, but he never flinched, waking up half an hour early every day for extra training. Lee Chong WeiHe knows that it is not easy for him to join the national team, and he also understands the hard work of his family, so no matter how much pressure he faces, he always tells himself: "Here is my future!"With a strong belief, he made it all the way to the Malaysian National Championships, and that's how it beganLee Chong WeiThe name is inBadmintonThe field shines. Although he has the aura of a champion, butLee Chong WeiHe is not proud because he knows that he has more competitions to participate in, and the glory is just the beginning, and his ultimate goal is to win the Olympic title, to achieve his dream and fulfill the dream of Malaysia. However, on the road to Olympic champions,Lee Chong WeiMet a lifelong rivalLindane, the two have played each other a total of 40 times, butLee Chong WeiWon only 12 times, so he was inBadmintonThe world was named the "second millennium". Especially in 2012, the year rightLee Chong WeiIt's a huge pity. It's inThomas CupBadmintonHe sprained his ankle and was even warned by doctors to leave the competition to avoid deterioration, meaning he would miss the London Olympics in two months' time. This time, he once showed a strong imageLee Chong WeiUnable to stand it any longer, he wept bitterly, he didn't want to wait another four years, he had to getOlympic gold medal。In order to achieve this goal,Lee Chong WeiTaking extreme measures, taking a lot of painkillers and bandaging his injured ankle tightly, he continued to play until the final, however, when he saw that the Olympic champion was about to be in hand, he lost againLindane, and only got one silver medal. A lot of artificialLee Chong WeiIt's a pity that if he hadn't been injured, maybe he could have done better. However, fate was rightLee Chong Weimade a huge joke and made him never win the Olympic title again.
July 2018,Lee Chong WeiSuddenly, he developed symptoms of neck swelling, and the Malaysian Badminton Association immediately announced that he had withdrawn from several events in the second half of the year due to respiratory problems. This message is rightBadmintonAlthough he has never won an Olympic title, his strength should not be underestimatedLindaneRegarded as an adversary and confidant. Therefore, when 37 years oldLee Chong WeiWhen he announced his retirement on June 13, 2019Lindanereleased a song "Friends Don't Cry" on his social **, with the text "Playing alone, no one is with me". It can be seen that although the two are fiercely competitive in the arena, they are true friends in private. At a press conference,Lee Chong Weibluntly expressed his regret and helplessness, which moved everyone. Looking back on 2018, when he was diagnosed with early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer, he firmly said, "Wait until I come back!".However, a year later, he announced his retirement, and the terrible illness made him say regretfully at a press conference: "Won for my country."Olympic gold medalIt's always been my dream, but sadly, I can't achieve it. That's all there is to it for these few short sentencesLee Chong WeiFeelings of helplessness and deep regret.
Despite the retirement, butLee Chong WeiAnd it didn't end himBadmintonCareer. Shortly after announcing his retirement, he underwent surgery by American specialists and invested about $1 million in **. After several courses and surgeries, his cancer was brought under control and his physical condition improved significantly. That gave him a confidence that he still had a chance to get back into the game. In an interview,Lee Chong WeiFrankly, his goal is to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and despite his age, he believes he still has some competitive ability. "I just want to get back in the ring and enjoy playing," he saidBadmintonof the moment. "His determination and perseverance are admirable, and he did not give up because of his illness, but chose to challenge himself and fight for his dreams.
As of now,Lee Chong WeiHe is actively training to regain his competitive form. Although his body has not fully recovered, he is convinced that he is on track to achieve his goal. He often posts about his condition and training progress on social media and has received encouragement and support from his fans. At the moment, he has not officially competed, but there are reports that he could return to action in late 2021 or early 2022. Regardless of the end result,Lee Chong WeiIt has becomeBadmintonA legend in the world, his story will forever inspire people to chase their dreams and never give up. He fought for decades without regretsBadmintoncareer, although he did not win the Olympic championship, his persistence and hard work are admirable enough. WhateverLee Chong WeiWhat the future is, he will always be MalaysianBadmintonThe pride and legend of the people.