Chong Wei to lose No. 1 spot if Chen Long wins Australian Open


epa04884693 Chen Long of China celebrates after winning his men's singles semi final match against Kento Momota of Japan at the Total BWF badminton world championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, 15 August 2015. EPA/BAGUS INDAHONO

PETALING JAYA: Finally, Lee Chong Wei is officially back as the world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler.

The 33-year-old Chong Wei moved up a rung to overtake China’s Chen Long following his Indonesian Open triumph last Sunday.

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