Chong Wei gets standing ovation for helping country meet gold target


A worthy opponent: Chong Wei consoling Srikanth after the match. - AFP

VETERAN Lee Chong Wei fell on his back in joy after scoring the winning point against India’s K. Srikanth.

And when the 35-year-old stood up, there was a standing ovation as Malaysian fans celebrated Chong Wei’s sensational 19-21, 21-14, 21-14 win over the world No. 1 in an epic men’s singles final at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.

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