Chong Wei still hasn't made up mind on retirement, asks to be given space

PETALING JAYA: Lee Chong Wei says he still hasn't made up his mind on retirement just yet.

The 36-year-old shuttler pleaded with all parties to give him some space as he contemplates his next move after his career was curtailed by nose cancer.

Chong Wei, a three-time Olympic silver medallist, has assured everyone that he will announce his retirement when the time is right.

"No, no. There's no decision made yet," Chong Wei told StarSport Friday (June 7).

"Just because I've been absent from training, everyone is trying to speculate.

"I have yet to discuss with BAM about it (his intention to hang up his racquet). Before that meeting takes place, nothing is certain yet.

"If I'm indeed retiring or there's other decisions made, I'll inform the press on my own. No one speaks on my behalf," he said.

Chong Wei has not played in any tournament since he was diagnosed with nose cancer in July last year.

Chong Wei has also not been training since he last took a break in late April to travel to Taiwan for his follow-up consultation with the doctors.

Before that, the three-time Olympic silver medallist had been training regularly three days a week.

He was cleared from nose cancer in November. He resumed training in early January and spent the first few weeks in the gym to work on his fitness.