Khairy: Chong Wei has to be at world championships but…


Malaysian badminton player Lee Chong Wei speaking to the media after the sponsorship signing ceremony between XOX mobile and Badminton Association of Malaysia in KL on Tuesday. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has given his full backing for Lee Chong Wei to compete in the World Championships in Jakarta from Aug 10-16.

But he’s against the idea of Chong Wei representing Malaysia at the expense of already-qualified world No. 31 Chong Wei Feng and No. 41 Zulfadli Zulkiffli.

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