Source: REUTERS/ANDREW COULDRIDGE
[Saba Sports News] The Malaysian Open, the first
badminton tournament of 2024, has concluded. The Chinese team emerged as the
major winners, securing victories in the men’s doubles and women’s doubles
categories. However, the performance of local Malaysian players was
disappointing. Malaysian badminton legend, Lee Chong Wei, expressed his
criticism of the players’ lack of dedication in an interview with the media.
Lee Chong Wei highlighted that some players went on vacation just days before
the Malaysia Badminton Open, despite being aware of the upcoming tournament. He
emphasized the importance of the players recognizing their responsibilities and
making necessary sacrifices for their careers. Lee Chong Wei is a former
Malaysian men’s singles player and one of the world’s top badminton players. He
achieved the runner-up position in the men’s singles category in the 2008,
2012, and 2016 Olympic Games.