Cancer-stricken Chong Wei hangs up racquet after 19 years


An emotional Lee Chong Wei at the press conference at Menara KBS today, where he announced his retirement after 19 years in badminton. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 13, 2019.

LEE Chong Wei today announced his retirement from professional badminton, citing his health as the main factor.

Chong Wei was diagnosed with nose cancer in July last year. The 36-year-old former world No. 1 is quitting the sport after an illustrious 19-year career.


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  • This is so sad... Thank you Dato' LCW. #OurHero

    Posted 4 years ago by Z Azmyl

  • You have sacrificed a lot for the nation not to mentioned bringing our nation to a standing in the badminton world and we know you must have explore all possible options available before calling it a day. You can walk tall DLCW as you have given your best to the nation and with this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and mind.

    Posted 4 years ago by Teruna Kelana

  • You have to respect the advice of your doctors on your health condition. It's too bad that you are stricken with this illness. Many appreciate your sacrifices to the nation and at the same time feel very sad. May God Bless you for your longevity of life with your two kids an your beautiful wife.

    Posted 4 years ago by Swaminaidu Venkatasamy

  • 19 years in badminton is heck of a lots of time spent. You earn a rest and it is enough. Now is for the younger ones to shine.

    Posted 4 years ago by Lee Lee

  • Indeed you are truly Malaysia's hero for giving us many happy and proud moments whenever you were on the badminton courts battling to bring glory to yourself and Malaysia. Our prayers will always be for you to win this battle against cancer.

    Posted 4 years ago by Citizen Pencen

  • Dato Lee Cheong Wei. You have earned my utmost respect and admiration. Thank you for making Malaysia great in the badminton arena and thank you for being a source of inspiration to all Malaysians.

    You are truly a living legend...

    Posted 4 years ago by Azhar Ameir