He’ll still hold court


PUTRAJAYA: Once and for all, a “stubborn” Lee Chong Wei knew it was time to stop.

The 36-year-old has finally given up on his relentless ambition to win the Olympic gold that eluded him throughout his 19-year sparkling career.

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