Japan not to be taken lightly: Chong Wei


Fans cheering Malaysia on at the Thomas Cup semi-final match against Indonesia on May 23, 2014. World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei is hoping for the support of fans in Malaysia when the team take on Japan in the final.

NEW DELHI: There is a feeling of quiet confidence in Malaysia’s Thomas Cup camp but world number one Lee Chong Wei, who is making his first appearance in a final, does not want his team-mates to take Japan lightly.

Malaysia have crept into the final after solid performances over fellow Thomas Cup contenders South Korea (3-2), Denmark (3-1) and Indonesia (3-0).

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