This chief is going to be smashing


Lee Chong Wei pays attention to emcee Jason Desmond as fellow stars Goh Liu Ying, Woon Khe Wei, and Chan Peng Soon spoke to each others after their mixed doubles match

GENTING HIGHLANDS: A well-rested Lee Chong Wei can’t wait to get cracking in 2020. No, the 37-year-old Malaysian badminton legend is not making a comeback. He has a bigger job now.

He is looking forward to assuming the role as chef de mission (CDM) of the national contingent to the Tokyo Olympics.

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