Chong Wei named Player of the Year


Lee Chong Wei receiving his Male Player of the Year Award from BWF deputy president Gustavo Salazar in Dubai ahead of the World Superseries Finals.

PETALING JAYA: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei received a boost ahead of the World Superseries Finals after he was named the Male Player of the Year.

The 34-year-old has enjoyed a successful year with three Superseries titles - Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan - as well as a silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August

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