Quality over quantity from now on for Chong Wei


COPENHAGEN: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has decided to cut down on his number of tournaments next year.

The 31-year-old Chong Wei made the decision after his eighth attempt of winning the world title came to nought again on Sunday. He was beaten 19-21, 19-21 by Chen Long of China in the men’s singles final of the World Championships at the Bellarup Super Arena.

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