Chong Wei makes positive debut in Petaling’s loss


Good combo: Lee Chong Wei with Zhao Yunlei (front) in action against Terry Hee Yong Kai-Tan Wei Han of Ampang Jaya BC in the SS Purple League at Cheras Badminton Stadium on Saturday.

PETALING JAYA: The presence of Lee Chong Wei failed to fire up Petaling Badminton Club in their final match of the SS Purple League.

Playing for the first time in the league, the world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler combined with five-time women’s doubles world champion Zhao Yunlei in the mixed doubles. They outclassed Terry Hee Yong Kai-Tan Wei Han of Ampang Jaya BC 11-6, 11-8, 11-4 in just 20 minutes at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium in Cheras on Saturday.

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