Coach Hendrawan will discuss Chong Wei’s future when he returns


Malaysias Lee Chong Wei plays a shot to Japans Kento Momota in their mens singles semi final match during the Indonesia Open badminton championship in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton coach Hendrawan will patiently wait for Lee Chong Wei’s (pic) return so that they can both discuss his future in badminton.

Indonesian Hendrawan, who has formed a close bond with Chong Wei since taking charge of him in the last few years, is happy with the three-time Olympic silver medallist’s progress as he undergoes treatment for early-stage nose cancer in Taiwan.

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