Chong Wei withdraws from World Championships, Asian Games due to health issues


Datuk Lee Chong Wei. -AP

KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Chong Wei has withdrawn from both the World Championships in Nanjing, China, and the Asian Games in Indonesia due to health issues, according to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

In a statement on Tuesday, BAM said the world No. 2 is suffering from a respiratory related disorder.

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