In 2018, Malaysian badminton superstar Lee Chong Wei was diagnosed with early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer, and in order to beat the disease, he traveled to Taiwan on the advice of his doctor to receive the most advanced proton**.
The sudden release of this news shocked the sports world around the world.
Looking back on Lee Chong Wei's career, he is a 21st-century Asian badminton superstar and Malaysian glory. Having been selected for the national team at the age of 17, Lee Chong Wei quickly rose to the top of the list thanks to his hard work and exceptional talent.
In 1999, Lee Chong Wei won the Malaysian National Championships and attracted the world's attention for the first time. Especially his duel with the Chinese star Lin Dan, the two fought wits and courage in the game, you come and go, friends and foes respect, this game is known as the "Lin Li War", which can be called a classic.
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan met for the first time, and Lee Chong Wei lost 1-2 and failed to win the Olympic gold medal. In the next many competitions, Li Zongwei still lost to Lin Dan many times and missed the gold medal.
Despite repeated defeats, Lee Chong Wei has shown his strength by winning a total of 69 titles in many tournaments including the World Championships. His matchup with Lin Dan has had a positive impact on the development of badminton in both countries and even in Asia.
Just as Lee Chong Wei was in the ascendant of badminton, his career suffered an unprecedented blow. In 2018, he withdrew from the Badminton World Championships due to a respiratory condition. Two months later, Lee Chong Wei was officially confirmed to have nasopharyngeal cancer, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to his career.
When Lee Chong Wei learned the sad news that he had cancer, the whole family was shocked and devastated by it. However, they quickly adjusted their mindset and decided to embrace it positively**. Under the careful care of his wife, Lee Chong Wei went to Taiwan to receive the most advanced proton** and began a nine-month anti-cancer encirclement campaign.
* The process was extremely difficult, Lee Chong Wei had an ulcerated throat and could not eat, his hair loss was obvious, his weight dropped sharply, and he felt unprecedented pain. But he still persevered, insisted on every **, and finally defeated the disease.
In 2019, the doctor announced that Lee Chong Wei had been ** in his body, and Lee Chong Wei and his family were very happy.
Although Lee Chong Wei has recovered after completing the **, his physical fitness and state can no longer be compared with his peak. In 2019, Lee Chong Wei tearfully announced his official retirement at a press conference, bringing his brilliant career to an end.
When retiring, Lee Chong Wei expressed that he was going through the difficult process of fighting cancer, and his physical condition could not return to the best state, so he could only choose to retire. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the fans who have supported him along the way, as well as good opponents like Lin Dan, whose rivalry has enriched and completed his career.
After Lin Dan learned the news of his friend Li Zongwei's retirement on social **, he immediately posted a long article expressing his reluctance to his friend and wishing Li Zongwei all the best in the future. After retiring, Lee Chong Wei did not leave badminton, but served as the coach of the Malaysian national team, working hard to develop new talents.
He hopes to use his experience to guide the younger generations to become excellent badminton players and bring glory to Malaysia.
Lee Chong Wei's life was full of challenges and perseverance, not only creating numerous trophies and brilliant achievements, but also showing tenacious willpower and perseverance. Having been selected for the national team at the age of 17, he has grown from a young player to a superstar in Malaysian badminton.
At a young age, Lee Chong Wei supported his badminton dreams with super willpower, and he gradually grew from a thin teenager in the eyes of others to an unrivaled peak powerhouse.
In his career, although Lee Chong Wei has been the runner-up in major competitions several times and has been defeated repeatedly, he has never given up, always with a desire for victory and an attitude of pursuing the ultimate.
Cancer in his later years was the biggest blow of his career, but Lee Chong Wei did not flinch, he stood up with an invulnerable chest, fought tenaciously with the support of his family, and finally got a new life.
Lee Chong Wei's life is full of ups and downs, his sports career is magnificent, and his cancer fight is tenacious, these two parts together make up his legendary life. His story has deeply touched and inspired his fans, showcasing what he means as a true warrior.
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