Chong Wei tipped to be Malaysian flag bearer at Rio Olympics

Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia celebrates after defeating Chou Tien Chen of Taiwan in their men's singles quarter-final group match at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, in eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 19, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

KUALA LUMPUR; The path is clear for shuttler Lee Chong Wei to be Malaysia’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) executive board members will meet on Thurs­day to decide on who should be given the honour of carrying the Jalur Gemilang during the march past on Aug 5.