Inactive Chong Wei to lose No.1 ranking to Chen Long

By KNG ZHENG GUAN

Chen Long of China will overtake Lee Chong Wei as the No.1 badminton player in the world on Thursday. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Suspended national shuttler Lee Chong Wei will no longer be the world No. 1 on Thursday.

China’s Chen Long will take over the coveted top spot following his success in the men’s singles final at the BWF World Superseries Finals, which ended in Dubai on Sunday.

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Chen Long , Lee Chong Wei , badminton , BWF , Olympics , All-England

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