Chong Wei defends Lin Dan after China ace’s German Open exit


2016 Rio Olympics - Badminton - Mens Singles - Bronze Medal Match - Riocentro - Pavilion 4 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 20/08/2016. Lin Dan (CHN) of China reacts during play against Viktor Axelsen (DEN) of Denmark. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton ace Lee Chong Wei knows all about the struggles of making a comeback after a long break.

That’s probably why he was sympathetic towards arch-enemy Lin Dan (pic), who crashed out of the men’s singles second round at the German Open on Thursday.

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