In this file photo taken on March 12, 2017, Datuk Lee Chong Wei celebrates his victory over China's Lin Dan in their All England Open Badminton Championships men's singles final match in Birmingham, central England. - AFP: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has thanked badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei for bringing glory to Malaysia, saying he was touched by his decision to retire yesterday.“I would like to thank Lee Chong Wei for repeatedly placing Malaysia as a ‘champion’ in the sports world.
“Never mind, Chong Wei, you don’t have the opportunity to win the Olympic gold. Never mind, Chong Wei. I think for me, health is very important,” she said. “I wish you all the best and don’t regret , as you said you have done all you could for the country, for yourself, for your family and for all of us.
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