History of Datuk Lee Chong Wei

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ERSONAL

• Full Name: Lee Chong Wei
• Profession: Athlete
• Religion: Christian
• Birth Place: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
• Birth date: Thursday, October 21, 1982
• Zodiac: Balance
• Nationality: Malaysia

He is the main player  for single match in badminton events, Datuk Lee Chong Wei, open many eyes to see the fang of the son of Bukit Mertajam,Pulau Pinang in that sport. He was born on 21st October 1982, Chong Wei, a young man that has been widely known with his friendly attitude had already defeated many great players including the world badminton champion, Lin Dan, from China.

He got his early education at Jit Sin Primary School (B) before continue his study at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Way. Datuk Lee Chong Wei  started playing badminton at the age of eleven years old, when his father always play this sport and bring him to the badminton court. After attract the attention of a local coach, the coach ask his father permission to make a Chong Wei as his protégé. After he got the permission, he started to train Lee Chong Wei after the school time.

Lee Chong Wei  then met with Misbun Sidek and he joined the national team at 17 years old. During his early career in the national team, he became a champion for two championship which are the Malaysia Open and China Taipe Open. He also participated in 2004 olympics games in Athens. In that events, he defeated Eng Wei from Hong King in the first match before he was defeated by Cheng Hong in the second match.

In 2005, he want in the Malaysia Open and the Denmark Open. He also want bronze medal in his first world champion ship after defeated by Taufik Hidayat.  In 2008, Lee Chong Wei started the year 2008 with success by won the forth championship in Malaysia Open followed by Singapore Open, Korea Open, All England Open, Switzerland Open, Asia Badminton Championship, and also the Thomas Cup in Jakarta Indonesia where he bring  the national team to the half-final after he defeated Lin Dan to ensure Malaysia lead 1-0 when he versus the China’s number one player. Lee Chong wei also participated in the 2008 olympics games in Beijing.

In October 2010, Lee Chong Wei helps national team defeated India to defend the gold medal in the mix team events. In 2010, Comanwelth Sports then he manage to defend his gold medal againt in the single event. A month after, he want the silver medal in Asia games. Althought, he defeated the world number one player, Chen Jin, in the half-final match. Lee Chong Wei once againt felt became a looser in his enemy’s hand, Lin Dan, in final match. In the final year, Lee Chong Wei won Hong Kong open for the second time.

Awards:

Penang Sportsman Award-7(2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

National Sportsman Award-4(2005, 2008, 2011, 2012)

BWF Player of the Year Award-4(2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)

TYT Prime Award Trophy-3(2008, 2010, 2012)

Olympian of the Year Award-2(2008, 2012)

Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM) Award-1(2008)

Most Popular Icon on Television Award by RTM-1(2013)