Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia celebrates after defeating Chou Tien Chen of Taiwan in their men's singles quarter-final group match at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, in eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 19, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE
KUALA LUMPUR; The path is clear for shuttler Lee Chong Wei to be Malaysia’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) executive board members will meet on Thursday to decide on who should be given the honour of carrying the Jalur Gemilang during the march past on Aug 5.
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