Kim Tho: Chong Wei’s biopic a must-watch for juniors


Then and now: (Left) How Kim Tho and Lee Chong Wei during the latter’s birthday celebration in 2001; (Right) The years have passed, but the bond between these two is still strong.

KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton Association of Malaysia’s (BAM) How Kim Tho wants the juniors to be inspired and reach for the stars by watching Lee Chong Wei’s movie.

Kim Tho has quietly worked behind the scenes since joining BAM in 1992 and it’s no surprise that he’s one of the characters highlighted in the biopic, Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend.

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