South Korea's Lee banned for missing dope tests


SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Olympic badminton gold medallist Lee Yong-dae has been hit with a one-year ban for missing doping tests, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old won mixed doubles gold at the 2008 Games in Beijing and a bronze medal in the men's doubles in London four years later. Another Korean player, Kim Ki-jung, was also banned for one year.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

Youngster Jie Yu quick to answer Uber Cup call
Indonesia led by captain Fajar leave early to show intent for Cup success
Danish legend Hoyer to be inducted into BWF Hall of Fame
Reputation at stake
Former great Hoyer enters Hall of Fame
Captain Fajar and Co join Malaysia in early arrival to show Thomas Cup intent
Experienced Aaron and Thinaah named team captains
Rexy reverses call by naming young Jie Yu as Pearly's replacement
Jimmy scrambling to get better in bid for fresh start with Su Yin at M'sian Masters
Thinaah turns attention to task at hand even without Pearly

Others Also Read