Chong Wei returns to less fanfare


Lee Chong Wei kisses his son Kingston at the KLIA on his return from Guangzhou.

SEPANG: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei returned home today to less fanfare after failing in his bid to win Malaysia’s first world title in badminton.

On Sunday, the 30-year-old suffered leg cramps in his final match against old foe Lin Dan in Guangzhou, China, and was forced to retire.

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