Lee Chong Wei’s Comeback Fight: A Short, Sweet Update
Why the Baggage’s Still in Taiwan
Lee Chong Wei, the Malaysian badminton legend, isn’t flying home just yet. A senior badminton officer told AFP that the former world #1 is still receiving treatment in Taiwan. He plans to stay on the island until the chemotherapy course is complete, and only then will he jet back to Kuala Lumpur.
Quick Facts (No Jargon)
- Age: 35
- Treatment: Roton therapy – targeting cancer with proton beams.
- Current world ranking: 5 th
- Past adversity: Doping ban (2015) and a banned anti‑inflammatory drug test (2014).
What the Media Lurkers Got Wrong
Rumor mill claimed Lee would return to Malaysia on Sunday. Trust me, folks, that’s inaccurate. Norza Zakaria, the Badminton Association of Malaysia president, is in touch with Lee and confirmed the ongoing treatment plan. No surprise fan trips or tournament cancellations yet.
Fans’ Takeaway & Humorous Side Note
While Lee’s eye‑sore pain is no laughing matter, fans have to keep it real‑talky – and yes, the “little nose” has a big story, but he’ll keep his feet on those racked courts once the shots finish. He may not have the Olympic gold yet, but his resilience is trophy‑level.
Final Thought
Keep your fingers crossed for the champ’s quick cure, and brace for his return when he’s cancer‑free. In the meantime, it’s high time we cheer by any means possible, not just by screaming in stadiums.
