Misbun believes Chong Wei can still be Olympic champ


Datuk Lee Chong Wei. -AP

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles head coach Datuk Misbun Sidek does not think Lee Chong Wei’s dream to become an Olympic champion is over.

Misbun, who guided Chong Wei to his first Olympic silver medal at the Beijing Games in 2008, believes the 35-year-old will overcome his illness and return stronger than before.

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