Chong Wei will bow out after bagging his 10th title

World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei landed his ninth national title yesterday at Stadium Negeri here, but that will not stop him from showing his unwavering support for the national event for another year. Chong Wei defeated back-up player Mohd Arif Abdul Latif 21-15, 21-16 to bag the title and said he would continue playing in the national circuit for at least another year to have 10 titles to his name.
“This is a way for me to show my support for the local circuit, even though I’m in the midst of preparing for the All-England,” said Chong Wei.
“Hopefully my presence in the national circuit will generate more interest for youngsters to play badminton, especially here in Terengganu.”
It is a no brainer that Chong Wei will bag the title every time he takes part in the national event. When Chong Wei first bagged his national title, he achieved it in the presence of an inform Wong Choong Hann.
But it has become a different scenario now.
Liew Daren, Tan Chun Seang, Chong Wei Feng and Chan Kwong Beng, although in the same elite ranks, are still far behind in terms of experience compared to Chong Wei.
“I’m here to provide the opportunity for other players to play against me in a competitive surrounding. As how far they will go, it will be up to their own desire to push themselves forward.
“Hopefully BAM (Badminton Association of Malaysia) will send them to more international matches this year as it will open up more opportunities for them to compete at a higher level,” added Chong Wei.

courtesy of the star

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