Chong Wei to cut short CNY break to help team-mates


Lee Chong Wei (right) sparring after a return from injury. Looking on is Commonwealth Games bound Chong Wei Feng (left) 16 July 2014 CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Chong Wei will shorten his Chinese New Year break to give the young Asia Team Championships-bound team a helping hand.

The 33-year-old will spar and motivate the shuttlers before the team head to Hyderabad, India, for the championships from Feb 15-21. The championships also act as a qualifier for the Thomas Cup Finals in Kunshan, China, from May 15-22.

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