Chong Wei’s ‘sick’ of being the go-to-guy


Lee Chong Wei hopes the rest of his team-mates in the national team can raise their game to challenge for titles, especially in team events like the Thomas Cup this year, and ease the pressure on him. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has had enough of being the sole flag bearer for Malaysian badminton on the international scene.

And on Friday, after reaching the men’s singles’ semi-finals of the Korean Open in Seoul, he issued a clarion call to all his team-mates – especially the younger ones – to wake up and step out of their comfort zone.

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